Job Description
Join FutureTech Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and systems that will redefine computational boundaries. As part of our elite R&D team, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to solve humanity's most complex challenges in cryptography, AI, and materials science. Our state-of-the-art quantum lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, including 100+ qubit processors and a $50M annual research budget. This role offers equity, unlimited PTO, and the opportunity to patent breakthrough discoveries that will shape the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims on hybrid quantum-classical systems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors with >99.9% fidelity
- Publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $1M+ in annual research grants from DARPA/NSF
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (postdoc preferred)
- 5+ years hands-on experience with quantum circuit design (Qiskit/Cirq)
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing conferences (QIP, TQC)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and low-level quantum hardware interfacing
- Demonstrated ability to secure government research funding
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory