Research Scientist

Who you are

You hold a PhD degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering, or possess equivalent practical experience — your academic background has equipped you with a deep understanding of quantum computing principles. You have experience coding in Python, which you have utilized in your research and projects. Your portfolio includes one or more scientific publications submitted to conferences, journals, or public repositories related to quantum computing, showcasing your contributions to the field.

You have hands-on experience with superconducting qubits, particularly in modeling two-qubit gates, and you are familiar with gates calibration and characterization. Your collaborative spirit shines through your experience working alongside experimentalists on quantum projects, where you have analyzed and modeled experimental data. You are knowledgeable about tunable couplers, parametric gates, and flux/charge noise analysis, which are critical in the development of quantum technologies.

Your expertise extends to quantum error correction with superconducting qubits, and you have experience modeling microwave pulse distortions and their impact on gate error. You are adept at modeling multi-chip interconnection and gate operation, which are essential for advancing quantum computing capabilities.

What you'll do

As a Research Scientist at Google, you will set up large-scale tests and deploy promising ideas quickly and broadly, managing deadlines and deliverables while applying the latest theories to develop new and improved products, processes, or technologies. You will create experiments and prototype implementations, focusing on real-world problems that span the breadth of computer science, including machine learning, data mining, and natural language processing. Your role will involve simulating two-qubit gates for transmons and modeling tunable couplers, as well as developing physics-based models for gate error mechanisms, including those caused by pulse distortions. You will optimize system parameters numerically and analyze experimental data on two-qubit gates, proposing and analyzing new gates with advanced performance.

What we offer

At Google, you will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects that push the boundaries of quantum computing. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe diverse teams build better products. Join us in our mission to advance technology and make a significant impact in the field of quantum AI.