Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering the next generation of quantum algorithms that will redefine computing paradigms. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve problems previously deemed impossible. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art cryogenic systems and collaborative innovation hubs designed for breakthrough thinking.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for cryptography and optimization challenges
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy protocols using superconducting qubits
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processor architectures
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Secure $5M+ in NSF and DARPA research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science from Tier-1 institution
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum circuit simulation tools (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Expertise in quantum error correction and topological quantum computing
- Strong Python/C++ programming skills with scientific computing libraries
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems
- Proven ability to secure federal research funding