Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer the next wave of quantum computing solutions. Our multidisciplinary team is developing breakthrough algorithms and hardware to solve previously impossible problems in cryptography, materials science, and artificial intelligence. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape the computational landscape of 2026 and beyond.
We provide competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and access to state-of-the-art quantum research facilities in the heart of San Francisco's tech corridor.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to develop quantum error correction protocols
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning applications
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional teams
- Secure external funding through government and industry partnerships
- Contribute to open-source quantum computing frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong publication record in quantum information science
- Experience with high-performance computing environments
- Demonstrated ability to secure research grants
- Knowledge of quantum hardware architectures (superconducting, ion trap)