Job Description
Join 2026 Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine industries by 2026. As our Quantum Computing Research Lead, you'll architect next-gen solutions in cryptography, optimization, and machine learning.
Our interdisciplinary team collaborates with MIT, Caltech, and NASA to push theoretical boundaries into real-world applications. You'll access cutting-edge hardware from IBM and D-Wave while mentoring PhD candidates in our state-of-the-art downtown lab.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum information theory
- Collaborate with industry partners to commercialize quantum solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Published 15+ peer-reviewed papers on quantum systems
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Proficiency with quantum hardware (IBM Q, Rigetti, or IonQ)
- Proven track record securing DoE/NSF research grants
- Strong background in topological quantum computing
- Experience leading research teams of 10+ scientists