Job Description
Join NexGen Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Architect to pioneer breakthrough applications for 2026. Lead cross-functional teams in designing scalable quantum systems, drive industry-first research, and shape the future of computational science. This hybrid role offers competitive equity packages and cutting-edge resources.
Responsibilities
- Design fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures for enterprise deployment
- Develop error correction protocols for 50+ qubit systems
- Collaborate with NASA and DARPA on quantum-resistant cryptography
- Lead quantum algorithm optimization for drug discovery simulations
- Drive quantum cloud platform integration with AWS/Azure
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum materials science
- Present breakthrough findings at IEEE Quantum Week 2026
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years building quantum computing hardware/software stacks
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum entanglement
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum machine learning frameworks
- Security clearance for classified quantum projects
- Proven track record of scaling quantum systems from lab to production
- Patents in quantum error correction or topology