Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Technologies at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine global industries. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to develop scalable quantum algorithms in our state-of-the-art lab. Our San Francisco headquarters offers unparalleled resources, including access to IBM Quantum and Google's quantum processors. We provide 20% R&D time, unlimited conference stipends, and equity grants for groundbreaking discoveries.
What makes us unique? We're not just building for today—we're architecting quantum systems that will solve climate modeling, drug discovery, and financial optimization challenges by 2026. Our culture celebrates intellectual curiosity with hackathons, sabbaticals, and patent bonuses.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for NISQ-era processors
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum error correction protocols
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals
- Develop quantum software SDKs for enterprise clients
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor PhD interns from Stanford and Berkeley
- Contribute to IEEE quantum computing standards
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years experience with quantum circuit simulation (Qiskit/Cirq)
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction codes (surface/colour codes)
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum assembly languages
- Experience with superconducting qubit architectures
- Demonstrated ability to translate theory to practical applications