Scientist, Quantum Error Correction, Quantum AI

Job Description

Job Title: Research Scientist, Quantum Error Correction, Quantum AI. Location: Goleta, CA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA

Responsibilities:

• Develop quantum error correction (QEC) schemes for fault-tolerant quantum computing, focusing on superconducting qubits and high-connectivity platforms.
• Design and analyze QEC for modular architectures, addressing slower or faulty entangling links between chips.
• Develop fault-tolerant circuits for logical gates while balancing hardware connectivity trade-offs.
• Engineer higher-accuracy decoding algorithms for high-connectivity codes, including Low-Density Parity-Check (LDPC) codes.
• Simulate quantum codes under noise models and evaluate performance;
• Analyze fault-tolerant circuits for syndrome measurement and logical operations.
• Contribute to the research community through publications and collaboration with partner universities and technical institutes.
• Adapt error correction circuits to hardware constraints and optimize layout for practical implementation.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Quantum Computing, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Research publication experience in quantum error correction;
• Strong analytical, simulation, and coding skills (Python or other relevant languages).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary research teams.

Preferred:

• At least 1 year of experience initiating and leading research agendas.
• Experience with superconducting qubit platforms and modular quantum architectures.
• Familiarity with LDPC codes and advanced quantum error correction schemes.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary: $147,000–$211,000 per year, depending on role, level, and location.
• Additional compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits.
• Access to Google’s comprehensive benefits programs, including healthcare, retirement plans, parental leave, and learning resources.

Other Information:

• Applicants in Los Angeles County will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and California Fair Chance Act.
• Google encourages collaboration with global research programs and partner institutions;
• The position contributes to Google Quantum AI’s mission of building a large-scale, error-corrected quantum computer to solve classically intractable problems.