Job Description
Shape the future at 2026 Innovations, where quantum physics meets real-world solutions. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to pioneer breakthroughs that will redefine computing. Join our elite team in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. We offer unparalleled resources, competitive equity packages, and the opportunity to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
What makes 2026 Innovations different:
- Unlimited research budget with access to IBM Quantum and D-Wave systems
- Patent ownership and publication freedom
- Direct impact on national security and healthcare applications
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in translating quantum theory to practical applications
- Publish groundbreaking research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates and junior researchers
- Collaborate with DARPA and NASA on quantum communication projects
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research with published papers
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and decoherence
- Proven track record of securing research funding
- Experience with quantum hardware (ion traps, superconducting qubits)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory