Research Scientist, Gate Measurement

Job Description

Job Title: Research Scientist, Gate Measurement, Quantum AI. Location: Goleta, CA, USA

Responsibilities:

• Characterize and identify limiting error mechanisms in quantum logic gates.
• Perform precise error benchmarking and use the results to identify new gate design and architecture parameters.
• Develop and implement improved error-metrology circuits;
• Collaborate with the theory team to build and validate physics models for noise and error processes in quantum logic gates.
• Analyze and model multi-qubit quantum platforms.
• Perform detailed architecture modeling and analyze design parameters for forward-looking quantum architectures.
• Define hardware requirements and specifications for new gate designs.
• Conduct architecture analysis and simulations.
• Develop software infrastructure and tools for use across the wider research team;
• Collaborate with research scientists, hardware engineers, and software engineers to advance high-performance quantum computing.
• Collect and analyze experimental data to characterize and calibrate quantum hardware performance.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience collecting and analyzing data in an experimental setting;
• Experience with programming and statistical analysis of datasets.
• Experience with techniques for characterizing and calibrating hardware performance.

Preferred:

• Experience analyzing and modeling multi-qubit quantum platforms.
• Proficiency in programming and statistical analysis of large datasets.
• Experience with quantum hardware characterization and calibration.
• Experience with quantum logic gates, error benchmarking, or noise analysis.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Salary range: $147,000 to $210,000 per year.
• 15% target bonus.
• Equity.
• Employee benefits provided by Google.

Other Information:

• The role is part of Google Quantum AI's research program focused on improving quantum computing performance and developing long-lived logical qubits.
• English proficiency is required for roles requiring global collaboration unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
• Google is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer;
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants who require them.
• Google does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
• Equity grants are discretionary and subject to applicable Alphabet Inc. agreements, plans, and approvals.