Job Description
Join InnovateQ Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution! We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to pioneer breakthrough technologies that will define 2026 and beyond. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. Shape the future of computation while solving humanity's most complex challenges.
What You'll Experience:
- Access to quantum hardware from IBM, Google, and D-Wave
- Unlimited research budget and patent ownership
- Competitive equity package in a pre-IPO unicorn
- Flexible remote-first work culture
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to advance qubit technologies
- Publish top-tier research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in NSF and DARPA grants
- Mentor PhD interns in quantum programming
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published work in quantum information theory
- Expertise in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Experience with quantum annealing or superconducting systems
- Strong track record of securing research funding