Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-gen quantum algorithms to solve humanity's most complex challenges. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt industries from pharmaceuticals to cryptography. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unmatched resources and a culture where curiosity fuels innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical applications in finance and materials science
- Lead quantum hardware-software integration projects using superconducting qubits
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals with 5+ annual publications
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Mentor a team of 3 PhD researchers on quantum machine learning projects
- Secure $2M+ annual research grants from DARPA and NSF
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics/Computer Science with quantum specialization (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences (QIP, TQC)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proficiency with high-performance computing clusters
- Experience with quantum hardware (IBM Quantum, Rigetti, or IonQ)