Job Description
Join FutureTech Innovations in San Francisco and pioneer the quantum revolution of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. This is your opportunity to shape the future of technology in an environment where innovation meets impact.
Our state-of-the-art lab collaborates with NASA, IBM, and MIT to solve humanity's most complex challenges—from drug discovery to climate modeling. You'll work with cutting-edge quantum hardware and AI-powered simulation tools while contributing to our open-source quantum frameworks used by researchers worldwide.
Benefits include equity grants, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible hybrid work. We're not just building quantum computers—we're building the quantum future, and we need your expertise to lead the charge.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and machine learning
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional projects with hardware engineers to bridge theory and practice
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals and top quantum conferences
- Mentor PhD candidates and postdocs in quantum information science
- Secure grants from NSF, DARPA, and industry partners
- Contribute to open-source quantum computing frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Computational Mathematics
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, PyQuil)
- Publication record in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability, and information theory
- Experience with high-performance computing and parallel processing