Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as a Quantum Computing Research Scientist. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and hardware that will redefine computing in 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT alumni to develop scalable quantum systems while solving real-world problems in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization.
Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers cutting-edge resources including 128-qubit quantum processors and partnerships with NASA and Stanford. We provide competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and dedicated R&D budgets for your innovative projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware performance metrics
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to mitigate quantum decoherence effects
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, PRL)
- Secure $1M+ in annual research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers and PhD candidates
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum circuit design experience
- Published research in quantum information theory or topological computing
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and high-performance computing environments
- Experience with superconducting qubit platforms or ion trap systems
- Strong track record of securing government research funding