Job Description
Join our pioneering team shaping the technological frontier of 2026! We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and architectures that will redefine computing paradigms. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in a state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. Our mission: to solve humanity's most complex challenges through quantum supremacy.
What you'll achieve:
- Design quantum circuits for error-corrected logical qubits
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical frameworks for optimization problems
- Lead breakthrough research in topological quantum computing
- Secure 3-5 patents annually in quantum information science
Responsibilities
- Architect novel quantum algorithms with 99.9% fidelity benchmarks
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers
- Publish in Nature/Science journals and present at QIP conferences
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NIST quantum research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum machine learning
- Translate theoretical models into practical quantum advantage solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years experience with superconducting/qubit systems
- Publication record in top quantum computing journals
- Expertise in Qiskit/Cirq programming frameworks
- Clearance for DoD quantum security projects
- Proven track record of commercializing quantum tech