Advanced Interconnect Lead, Quantum AI

Job Description

Job Title: Advanced Interconnect Lead, Quantum AI. Location: Santa Barbara, California, USA

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the growing advanced interconnect technology team.

• Develop advanced integration and interconnect technologies for cryogenic microwave devices and superconducting quantum components.

• Use experience in silicon, printed circuit board (PCB), and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technologies to address integration challenges.

• Scope and purchase tools required to develop integration technologies, including materials and processes.

• Evaluate the capabilities and limitations of newly developed technologies;

• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, academic institutions, industrial partners, and vendors to advance technology development.

• Serve as the technical lead for external technology development and implementation projects.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and support quantum hardware performance improvements.

• Develop an understanding of engineering challenges and identify ways to increase qubit counts in line with Google's quantum computing roadmap.

• Document and transfer newly developed processes and technologies to internal or external production teams;

• Establish partnerships that strengthen technical capabilities and help achieve quantum computing milestones.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related specialized field, or equivalent practical experience.

• At least 6 years of experience in technology and process research and development involving MEMS, PCB, or silicon technologies.

• At least 3 years of experience in technical leadership.

Preferred:

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

• Experience with a scripting or programming language.

• Experience with materials and integration technologies for electronics operating in extreme environments.

• Experience in microwave engineering.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary: $188,000 to $274,000 per year.

• Bonus: 20% target bonus.

• Equity compensation, subject to the applicable grant terms and approval.

• Employee benefits. Details are available on Google's benefits page.

Other Information:

• English proficiency is required for this role.

• Google is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

• Applicants who require accommodations can submit Google's Applicant Accommodations Form;

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