Research Scientist, Modeling Two-Qubit Gates

Job Description

Job Title: Staff Research Scientist, Modeling of Two-Qubit Gates and Tunable Couplers. Location: Goleta, CA, USA

As a Staff Research Scientist, you will focus on advancing the modeling of two-qubit gates and tunable couplers to enable meaningful applications in quantum computing; You will collaborate with experimentalists, run large-scale simulations, analyze data, and develop new approaches for improved gate performance.

Responsibilities:

• Simulate two-qubit gates for transmons and model both parametric and non-parametric couplers.
• Develop physics-based models to identify and analyze error mechanisms.
• Optimize system parameters using numerical methods;
• Analyze experimental data on two-qubit and multi-qubit gates.
• Propose and evaluate new gate designs with enhanced performance.
• Collaborate with experimental teams and contribute research findings to the wider scientific community.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience with superconducting qubits, including modeling of two-qubit gates;
• Proven track record of collaboration with experimentalists on quantum research projects.

Preferred:

• Experience with circuit QED and numerical simulations of quantum systems.
• Knowledge of tunable couplers, parametric gates, or transmon readout, and experience in flux/charge noise analysis.
• Strong background in superconducting quantum computing;
• Proficiency in Python programming.

Compensation and Benefits:

• US base salary range: $197,000–$291,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits.
• Pay is based on role, level, work location, skills, and experience;
• Additional benefits include comprehensive health coverage and other Google employee perks.