Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Dynamics at the forefront of technological evolution! We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop breakthrough algorithms and systems to solve previously impossible computational challenges. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, where innovation meets impact.
Why QuantumLeap?
• Industry-leading quantum hardware access
• $500M R&D budget for 2026 initiatives
• Equity package with 4-year vesting
• Unlimited PTO + 3-month sabbatical every 5 years
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims using 1000+ qubit systems
- Develop error-correction protocols enabling fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2026
- Publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants
- Mentor PhD fellows in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years experience with quantum algorithms (QAOA, VQE, Grover's)
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Experience with quantum error correction codes (surface, LDPC)
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Track record of securing competitive research grants
- US citizenship or permanent residency required