Job Description
Shape the future of technology with QuantumLeap Labs! We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to pioneer breakthroughs that will define 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team at the forefront of quantum innovation, where your work will revolutionize industries from medicine to cryptography. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. If you're driven to solve humanity's most complex challenges using quantum mechanics, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for 2026-era applications
- Lead experimental research on quantum coherence and error correction systems
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks for enterprise solutions
- Publish breakthrough findings in Nature/Science and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional innovation teams
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NIST quantum computing grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (2020-2026)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit optimization
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum machine learning frameworks
- Track record of securing government or industry research funding