Scientist, Calibration, Control Optimization, Stability, Quantum

Job Description

Job Title: Research Scientist, Qubit Calibration, Control Optimization, Stability, Quantum. Job Location: Goleta, CA, USA

You will develop both experimental and software tools to benchmark, analyze, and debug multi-qubit systems, contributing to the advancement of large-scale, error-corrected quantum computing.

Responsibilities:

• Calibrate, maintain, and debug flagship superconducting quantum hardware.
• Design and develop software tools to analyze and resolve failures in multi-qubit systems.
• Build, test, and enhance calibration software to meet high reliability standards;
• Maintain and improve software infrastructure to ensure scalability for future quantum systems.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers across disciplines, integrating software, hardware, and machine learning techniques.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Physics, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of research experience in quantum information science or technology;
• One or more publications submitted to conferences, journals, or public repositories.

Preferred:

• Experience with superconducting qubit gates and readout systems.
• Hands-on experience calibrating and debugging experimental quantum hardware.
• Proficiency in Python for experiment control, analysis, or collaborative software development.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary: $147,000–$211,000 USD (plus bonus, equity, and benefits).
• Access to Google’s comprehensive health, retirement, and wellness programs.
• Opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers in quantum computing;
• Exposure to cutting-edge hardware and software development in superconducting qubits.
• Support for publications, conferences, and contribution to the global research community.