Job Description
Shape the future of technology as QuantumLeap Innovations seeks a pioneering Quantum Computing Research Lead to spearhead breakthrough projects in 2026. Join our elite team at our San Francisco R&D hub where you'll develop next-gen quantum algorithms and error-correction protocols that will redefine computational boundaries.
As a key architect of our quantum roadmap, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in an environment that values audacious innovation. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and access to the world's most advanced quantum hardware.
Your work will directly impact sectors from drug discovery to climate modeling, positioning you at the forefront of the second quantum revolution. If you're ready to solve problems once deemed impossible, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of fault-tolerant quantum algorithms for 100+ qubit systems
- Design novel quantum error correction architectures for industrial-scale applications
- Partner with NASA and DARPA on quantum cryptography and simulation projects
- Mentor interdisciplinary teams of physicists, engineers, and computer scientists
- Secure $5M+ in government and private quantum research funding
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics and Science journals
- Drive commercialization of quantum solutions in finance and logistics sectors
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computational Science, or related field
- 5+ years experience with quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Proven track record in quantum error correction and algorithm design
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and NISQ-era systems
- Strong publication record in top-tier scientific journals
- Experience securing federal research grants (NSF, DOE)
- Deep understanding of quantum hardware architectures (superconducting, trapped ion)
- Ability to translate complex quantum concepts for C-suite executives