Google · 2 weeks ago
Research Scientist, Quantum AI
Cambridge, MA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$141K/yr - $202K/yr
3+ years expGoogle is a leading technology company focused on advancing research and product innovation. As a Research Scientist, you will model and understand the performance of superconducting qubit systems, simulate quantum gates, and collaborate with hardware teams to enhance quantum computing capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Simulate single and two-qubit gates and readout for superconducting qubits, incorporating realistic environmental noise (e.g., thermal noise, flux noise, charge noise) and Adiabatic Quantum-Flux-Parametron (AQFP) control hardware constraints (e.g., amplitude and timing resolution, limited bandwidth, pulse distortion, crosstalk)
Propose and analyze new gate and readout methods compatible with AQFP electronics
Collaborate with teams focused on design and measurement to model errors limiting Quantum Processing Unit (QPU) performance and develop improvement strategies
Qualification
Required
PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, a related engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience
3 years of experience with Quantum Computing
Experience with superconducting qubits
One or more scientific publication submission(s) for conferences, journals, or public repositories
Preferred
Experience with Circuit Quantum Electrodynamics (QED), transmon qubits, fluxonium qubits, tunable couplers, or flux/charge noise analysis
Experience with collaborative software development
Experience collaborating with experimentalists on quantum projects
Understanding of two-qubit gates modeling, and qubit readout modeling
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$26.1MKey Investors
Andy Bechtolsheim
2004-08-19IPO
1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M
1998-11-01Angel· $1M
Leadership Team
Sundar Pichai
CEO
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