Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Dynamics at the forefront of quantum innovation in 2026. We're pioneering breakthroughs that will redefine computing, cryptography, and AI. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources and a culture where curiosity fuels progress. If you're driven to shape the technological frontier, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute quantum algorithm experiments using advanced qubit systems
- Develop novel error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit performance
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier scientific journals
- Lead cross-functional projects bridging quantum theory and practical applications
- Secure federal and private research funding for quantum initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates and junior researchers in quantum methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research with superconducting or photonic systems
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong publication record in quantum information science
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and decoherence mitigation
- Experience with high-performance computing clusters and quantum simulators
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into experimental protocols