Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant infrastructure that will safeguard the digital future. As a Quantum Infrastructure Architect, you'll design next-gen systems that bridge classical computing with quantum-safe protocols. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape the backbone of tomorrow's internet while working with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our Austin innovation hub.
Our team operates at the intersection of quantum physics, cybersecurity, and distributed systems. You'll influence standards development through our partnership with IEEE Quantum Computing Standards and lead projects with global impact. We provide competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible work arrangements designed for peak innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design quantum-resistant cryptographic architectures for enterprise-scale systems
- Lead implementation of hybrid quantum-classical computing infrastructure
- Develop zero-trust frameworks for quantum-era security protocols
- Architect decentralized networks with quantum-resistant consensus mechanisms
- Collaborate with R&D on quantum error correction implementations
- Create migration strategies for legacy systems to quantum-safe environments
- Mentor junior engineers on quantum computing principles
Qualifications
- 15+ years in infrastructure architecture with 5+ years in quantum computing or post-quantum cryptography
- Expertise in distributed systems (Kubernetes, blockchain, consensus algorithms)
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Physics with quantum specialization
- Certification in quantum-safe cryptography (e.g., NIST PQC standards)
- Published research in quantum computing or quantum-resistant systems
- Experience with quantum hardware providers (IBM, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Proven track record of scaling systems to petabyte-scale data volumes