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Senior Research Scientist, Superconducting Qubit Measurement, Quantum AI

Google · Cambridge, MA, USA

As a Research Scientist, your primary focus will be performing millikelvin measurements of superconducting circuits for quantum computing which includes calibration of superconducting qubit gates, readout, and flux pulses using both room temperature electronics and cryogenically located electronics. You will be in tight collaboration with qubit designers, fabrication engineers and other measurement engineers to maximize device performance, reduce crosstalk, improve gate fidelities, and improve future designs devices. You will work on building a fully integrated, modular chip stack that combines superconducting qubits with their control electronics directly within the cryogenic environment, accelerating the path towards error-corrected quantum computers.As a Research Scientist, your primary focus will be performing millikelvin measurements of superconducting circuits for quantum computing which includes calibration of superconducting qubit gates, readout, and flux pulses using both room temperature electronics and cryogenically located electronics. You will be in tight collaboration with qubit designers, fabrication engineers and other measurement engineers to maximize device performance, reduce crosstalk, improve gate fidelities, and improve future designs devices. You will work on building a fully integrated, modular chip stack that combines superconducting qubits with their control electronics directly within the cryogenic environment, accelerating the path towards error-corrected quantum computers.The full potential of quantum computing will be unlocked with a large-scale computer capable of complex, error-corrected computations. Google Quantum AI's mission is to build this computer and unlock solutions to classically intractable problems. Our roadmap is focused on advancing the capabilities of quantum computing and enabling meaningful applications.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $174000 - $253000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Minimum qualifications:

  • PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3 years of research or industry experience.
  • Experience performing measurements of superconducting qubits or superconducting digital logic circuits.
  • Experience coding in Python.
  • At least one published research paper and one presentation at a relevant scientific conference.

Preferred qualifications:

  • 7 years of research or industry experience in measurement, design, or simulation of superconducting qubits or superconducting digital logic.
  • 3 years of experience leading research projects.
  • Experience working with dilution refrigerators or microwave engineering.
  • Experience in calibrating gates or other precise control of superconducting qubits.
  • Proficiency with Python to interface with control electronics, execute measurements, and perform data analysis.

Hardware pay context

Based on 2,436 disclosed Hardware salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $136K/year, with most offers between $109K and $171K (10th–90th percentile: $91K–$205K).

This posting lists $174K–$253K, above the $136K market median.

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