Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries, and we need visionary minds to shape tomorrow. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll work in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to build the computational backbone of the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and cryptography challenges
- Lead experimental trials on 50+ qubit quantum processors
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybridize quantum-classical workflows
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $2M+ in government/industry research grants
- Mentor postdoctoral fellows in quantum theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years hands-on quantum hardware/software development
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction techniques
- Proven ability to secure R&D funding
- Fluency in Python, C++, and assembly-level programming