Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Systems at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum-safe infrastructure for the 2026 digital landscape. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Infrastructure Engineer to architect and deploy next-generation systems that will secure the future of global communications and computation.
About the Role:
This position offers the rare opportunity to shape the backbone of tomorrow's internet. You'll work with cutting-edge quantum cryptography hardware, hybrid quantum-classical computing environments, and AI-driven network optimization platforms. Our team operates at the intersection of theoretical physics and practical engineering solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum-secured network architectures resistant to 2026-era cyber threats
- Integrate quantum key distribution (QKD) systems with existing cloud infrastructure
- Develop AI-driven network orchestration protocols for quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Lead security audits for quantum-resistant blockchain networks
- Collaborate with quantum hardware teams on cryogenic system integration
- Research emerging post-quantum cryptographic standards and implementation challenges
- Mentor junior engineers in quantum security best practices
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Cryptography, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in infrastructure engineering with quantum technology exposure
- Expertise in quantum-resistant algorithms (NIST PQC standard implementations)
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Certification in quantum security (e.g., IQM, Qiskit Certification)
- Experience with hybrid quantum-cloud deployment models
- Published research in quantum communication or post-quantum cryptography
- Strong understanding of quantum error correction techniques