Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant infrastructure that will secure tomorrow's digital economy. As Quantum Infrastructure Lead, you'll architect next-gen systems powering AI, blockchain, and metaverse experiences. Your work will directly shape the future of global communications, finance, and computing.
Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources for quantum experimentation, with access to 100+ qubit processors and a $50M innovation fund. We foster a culture where boundary-pushing ideas become reality.
Responsibilities
- Design and deploy quantum-safe cryptographic systems for 2026's digital infrastructure
- Lead cross-quantum teams developing AI-powered network optimization algorithms
- Architect metaverse-ready communication protocols supporting 10M+ concurrent users
- Implement blockchain-based identity verification frameworks for decentralized networks
- Drive zero-trust architecture adoption across hybrid quantum-classical systems
- Lead incident response for quantum cybersecurity threats
- Mentor junior engineers in emerging quantum programming paradigms
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing or equivalent with 5+ years infrastructure leadership
- Expertise in quantum-resistant cryptography (NIST PQC standard implementation)
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Experience scaling distributed systems handling petabyte-scale data
- Deep knowledge of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Published research in quantum machine learning applications
- Security clearance for DoD quantum projects
- Experience with quantum hardware (IBM, Rigetti, IonQ)