Job Description
Join 2026 Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation. We're pioneering next-gen computational solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Senior Quantum Computing Engineer, you'll architect breakthrough systems in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, collaborating with Nobel-caliber researchers to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Why 2026? We offer equity participation, unlimited PTO, and cutting-edge resources—including our proprietary 128-qubit quantum processors. Work on projects that matter: from drug discovery optimization to climate modeling simulations.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical industrial applications
- Lead development of error-correction frameworks for scalable quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum processor performance
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at quantum computing conferences
- Mentor junior engineers in quantum programming best practices
- Develop quantum software SDKs for enterprise clients
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (MS + 5 years experience)
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Experience with quantum circuit optimization and noise modeling
- Publication record in quantum computing or quantum information theory
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with cloud quantum computing platforms (AWS Braket, IBM Quantum)