Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Dynamics at the forefront of the 2026 technological revolution! We're pioneering quantum computing applications that will redefine industries worldwide. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop breakthrough algorithms and systems that solve previously impossible challenges in cryptography, material science, and artificial intelligence. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical concepts into real-world solutions. If you're passionate about shaping the future of computation, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical industrial applications
- Lead cross-functional teams to integrate quantum solutions with classical computing systems
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier scientific journals
- Collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to solve complex optimization problems
- Develop quantum error correction protocols for scalable quantum processors
- Secure $5M+ in research funding through federal and corporate partnerships
- Mentor PhD candidates and junior researchers in quantum methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development using Qiskit/IBM Quantum Experience
- Published research in Nature/Science or IEEE Transactions on Quantum Engineering
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Strong background in machine learning and high-performance computing
- Proven track record of securing government or industry research grants
- Experience with superconducting and trapped-ion quantum systems
- Exceptional problem-solving skills for NP-hard computational challenges