Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Technologies at the forefront of the 2026 tech revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine global industries. As a Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms, collaborate with Nobel laureates, and shape the quantum landscape for the next decade. Our San Francisco hub offers unparalleled resources, including a 128-qubit lab and partnerships with NASA and MIT.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop quantum hardware-software interfaces
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science)
- Secure government and private sector grants for quantum initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Patent novel quantum computing methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Published work in quantum error correction or fault tolerance
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and assembly-level programming
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Strong track record of securing research funding