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Google · 10 hours ago

Senior Research Scientist, Optical System Modeling and Simulation

positionGoleta, CA, USA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$166K/yr - $244K/yr
date2+ years exp

Google is a leading technology company focused on innovation and research. As a Research Scientist in Optical System Modeling and Simulation, you will be responsible for developing models and software for the simulation and analysis of optical systems in quantum computing applications.

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Responsibilities

Develop optical, acoustic and material models to understand errors and imperfections in beam steering for atom array control
Develop models that capture important aberrations of linear optics systems used to create trapping potentials in neutral atom quantum computers
Develop software for numerical simulation and analysis of optical systems

Qualification

PhD in PhysicsOptical systems modelingNumerical simulation softwareScientific publication experienceInterdisciplinary teamwork

Required

PhD degree in Physics or Engineering, other technical field, or equivalent practical experience
2 years of experience leading a research agenda
Experience with modeling and simulation of optical systems
Experience developing software for numerical simulation, modeling, or data analysis
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 modeling and simulation of optical modulation, diffractive optics, nonlinear optics, and acousto-optics
Experience with modeling of complex linear optics systems
Experience with simulation and modeling of acoustics
Experience in working in an interdisciplinary team

Benefits

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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.
dateFounded in 1998
location
Mountain View, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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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

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Sundar Pichai
CEO
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Thomas Kurian
CEO - Google Cloud
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