Scientist, Optical Engineering Neutral Atoms

Job Description

Job Title: Research Scientist, Optical Engineering Neutral Atoms, Quantum AI. Location: Boulder, Colorado, USA

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test optical systems for precise neutral atom manipulation and addressing.
• Evaluate emerging optical technologies and identify potential risks and mitigation strategies.
• Develop methodologies for characterizing optical system performance and establishing system tolerances across multiple modules.
• Engineer modular optical systems that support the scalability of quantum computing platforms.
• Conduct large-scale experiments and rapidly evaluate new research ideas and technologies;
• Design prototypes and contribute to the development of next-generation quantum computing architectures.
• Collaborate with hardware engineering teams to integrate optical systems into heterogeneous quantum platforms.
• Manage research deadlines, technical deliverables, and project milestones.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present results at scientific conferences.
• Contribute to collaborations with universities, research institutes, and the broader quantum research community.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience designing, implementing, and characterizing optical systems.
• Demonstrated scientific contributions through peer-reviewed publications or presentations at quantum technology conferences.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities;

Preferred:

• Experience using industry-standard optical and mechanical design software.
• Strong understanding of Fourier optics principles.
• Experience collaborating with hardware engineering teams on heterogeneous system integration.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Annual salary: $174,000 to $253,000 USD.
• Target annual bonus of 15%.
• Equity awards.
• Comprehensive Google employee benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Quantum AI research and next-generation quantum computing technologies.
• Collaboration with world-class researchers, engineers, universities, and research institutions.

Other Information:

• Google Quantum AI is focused on building an error-corrected quantum computer capable of solving classically intractable problems.
• Research Scientists are encouraged to publish research findings and contribute to the global scientific community.
• Google is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities.
• English proficiency is required for this position;
• Google does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
• Equity grants are awarded solely at the discretion of Alphabet Inc. and are subject to applicable stock plan terms.