Google · 23 hours ago
Senior Research Scientist, Superconducting Digital Electronic, Quantum AI
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$166K/yr - $244K/yr
7+ years expGoogle is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Superconducting Digital Electronics within their Quantum AI team. The role involves designing and simulating superconductor digital logic circuits for qubit control and readout, while collaborating with various teams to validate integrated quantum processors.
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Responsibilities
Design and simulate superconductor digital logic circuits (such as single flux quantum (SFQ) logic, adiabatic quantum flux parametron (AQFP) logic, and other emerging superconductor logic families) for generating waveforms tailored to qubit control and readout
Develop superconductor digital logic systems enabling multiplexed qubit control and readout
Address issues in the integration of superconductor digital electronics such as multi-layer cell design, full-chip clock synchronization, flux trapping, and signal integrity
Collaborate with teams focused on design, fabrication, and measurement to validate fully integrated quantum processors
Publish research papers and present at leading scientific conferences to advance the state of the art and enhance publicity
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, related engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Experience in superconductor logic families (e.g., RSFQ, ERSFQ, RQL, HFQ, AQFP)
Experience performing tape-out of a superconducting IC chip
One or more published research paper or presentation at a relevant scientific conference
Preferred
PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline
7 years of research/industry experience in the design and simulation of superconductor digital logic circuits with 3 years of experience leading an Research and Development (R&D) group towards tape-out and demonstration of superconducting IC chips
Experience with full digital design flow including RTL, synthesis, verification, timing closure, place-and-route, and post-fabrication validation
Experience with low-temperature measurements of superconductor digital logic circuits
Experience with superconducting qubits
Proficiency with computer-aided design tools and electromagnetic simulation tools
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
Sick Time: 40 hours/year (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
Holidays: 13 paid days per year
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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