Google · 19 hours ago
Research Scientist, Superconducting Digital Electronics, Quantum AI
Goleta, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$141K/yr - $202K/yr
3+ years expGoogle is seeking a Research Scientist in Superconducting Digital Electronics within their Quantum AI division. The role involves designing and simulating superconductor digital logic circuits for qubit control and readout, collaborating with various teams to validate quantum processors, and publishing research to advance the field.
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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 challenges in the large-scale 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 high-quality 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, other Engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Research or industry experience in the design and simulation of superconductor digital logic circuits
Experience with one of the superconductor logic family (e.g., RSFQ, ERSFQ, HFQ, RQL, AQFP, and other related families)
At least one published research paper or presentation at a relevant scientific conference
Preferred
PhD degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
3 years of research or industry experience in the design and simulation of superconductor digital logic circuits
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 quantum bits
Experience with computer-aided design tools and electromagnetic simulation tools
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
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$26.1MKey Investors
Kleiner Perkins,Sequoia CapitalAndy Bechtolsheim
2004-08-19IPO
1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M
1998-11-01Angel· $1M
Leadership Team
Sundar Pichai
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