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Google · 5 hours ago

Research Scientist, Quantum Processor Design, Quantum AI

Goleta, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$141K/yr - $202K/yr

Google is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a Research Scientist to drive the design and integration of advanced processor architectures in Quantum AI. The role involves conducting experiments, designing circuits, and contributing to the research community while working on real-world problems in quantum computing.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Define the data structure, framework, design, and evaluation metrics for research solution development and implementation under limited guidance, identify timelines and obtain resources needed

Contribute to conducting experiments based on the research question while developing research prototypes or conduct simulations to further evaluate the impact of research, finalize hypotheses, and refine the research methodology under guidance

Design superconducting circuits incorporating transmon qubits, tunable couplers, and parametric elements

Serve as the technical bridge between the Inter-chip Module team (focusing on inter-chip links) and the Multiplexing team (focusing on control-line efficiency)

Provide design support for devices across the pathfinding life-cycle, from initial simulation to device tape-out

Qualification

PhD in PhysicsTransmon qubit architecturesPhoton-mediated entanglementMicrowave simulation toolsQuantum microwave engineeringCollaborative lab environment

Required

PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on superconducting quantum computing

Experience with transmon qubit architectures

One or more scientific publication submission(s) for conferences, journals, or public repositories such as Physical Review, AAAS, Nature and npj, etc

Preferred

Experience with photon-mediated entanglement or 'pitch-and-catch' communication protocols

Experience in microwave simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, scikit-rf)

Understanding of quantum microwave engineering, specifically parametric operations and Josephson-based mixing

Ability to contribute to hardware workflows in a collaborative lab environment

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Company

Google

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Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.

Founded in 1998

Mountain View, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.google.com

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Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$26.1M

Key Investors

Andy Bechtolsheim

2004-08-19IPO

1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M

1998-11-01Angel· $1M

Leadership Team

Sundar Pichai

CEO

Thomas Kurian

CEO - Google Cloud

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