Job Description
Join our pioneering quantum research team at FutureTech Labs, where we're building the computational infrastructure for 2026 and beyond. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop next-generation quantum algorithms and error-correction protocols to solve previously impossible problems in materials science, cryptography, and AI optimization. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and access to our state-of-the-art quantum lab with 100+ qubit processors.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation
- Develop error-correction techniques to maintain quantum coherence
- Collaborate with hardware team to benchmark quantum processors
- Lead open-source quantum software projects in Python and Q#
- Publish research in top-tier journals/conferences
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics fundamentals
- Secure grants and partnerships with national labs
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and simulation
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Publication record in quantum information science
- Experience with cloud quantum platforms (IBM, Amazon Braket)