Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution! We're seeking visionary researchers to develop next-gen quantum algorithms and solve previously impossible computational challenges. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to pioneer breakthroughs in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization.
As part of our elite Quantum Futures Division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to shape the technological landscape of tomorrow. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and access to the world's most advanced quantum processors.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using 50+ qubit systems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum-enhanced machine learning models
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Secure research grants and patents for quantum innovations
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics and computational theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum hardware
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Ability to secure federal research funding (NSF/DOE preferred)