Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries from healthcare to finance. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll work in our state-of-the-art facility collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. Enjoy flexible schedules, unlimited PTO, and equity in a company valued at $2B+.
Our team has achieved 99.9% qubit stability breakthroughs and we're now scaling to fault-tolerant systems. You'll develop novel quantum algorithms, optimize hardware-software interfaces, and publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world optimization problems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to improve qubit coherence times
- Lead cross-functional teams on quantum machine learning projects
- Publish 2+ peer-reviewed papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Develop quantum error correction protocols for commercial applications
- Secure $1M+ in annual research grants from DARPA/NSF
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in top quantum computing conferences
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or trapped ions
- Proven ability to translate theoretical concepts into working prototypes