Materials Engineer, Quantum AI

Job Description

Job Title: Materials Engineer, Quantum AI. Location: Santa Barbara, CA, USA

Responsibilities:

• Research and develop new materials for wiring, interconnects, and packaging used in superconducting quantum computing systems.
• Develop and optimize fabrication processes in collaboration with vendors and integrate them into manufacturing flows.
• Specify, procure, and commission capital processing and testing equipment;
• Provide technical direction and support for externally performed fabrication processes.
• Improve and sustain existing materials and fabrication processes with focus on performance, yield, throughput, and reliability.
• Collaborate with research scientists and hardware engineers to advance superconducting quantum hardware stacks, including packaging, input/output systems, and filtering components.
• Conduct experimental validation of materials and processes through lab testing and performance analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in a fabrication environment such as semiconductor cleanroom, PCB manufacturing, or materials production.
• Experience with thin film deposition methods such as PVD, PECVD, or electroplating;

Preferred:

• Experience with multiple thin film deposition techniques such as CVD, ALD, MBE, or electroplating.
• Experience with metrology and failure analysis tools such as SEM, EDAX, profilometers, FIB, and cross-section analysis.
• Experience working with superconducting materials.
• Experience in yield improvement using Six Sigma, SPC, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Experience in reliability engineering and failure analysis.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary range: $159,000 to $231,000 per year.
• Additional compensation includes bonus, equity, and benefits.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support;
• Retirement and financial programs including stock-based compensation and savings plans.
• Professional development opportunities in advanced quantum materials research.
• Access to Google’s global research ecosystem and collaboration network.

Other Information:

• Must have English proficiency for global collaboration.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Accommodations available for applicants with specific needs;
• Google does not accept agency resumes and will not pay fees for unsolicited submissions.