Scalable Cryogenics Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Scalable Cryogenics Engineer, Quantum AI. Location: Santa Barbara, California, USA

Job Type: Full-time, regular employment

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with vendors on the design, testing, and development of new cryogenic systems.

• Troubleshoot issues related to cryogenic systems and implement appropriate solutions.

• Validate system designs through thermal modeling and requirements analysis.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to define and implement research and development (R&D) projects;

• Design, develop, and commission increasingly complex cryogenic systems to support Google Quantum AI's roadmap toward commercially useful fault-tolerant quantum computers.

• Support the development of next-generation cryogenic technologies and contribute to their performance.

• Work closely with vendors, partners, and collaborators to support development and production while ensuring timely delivery, performance, and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field such as Optics, Sensors, or Audio/Digital Signal Processing (DSP), or equivalent practical experience.

• At least 3 years of experience in design validation, including thermal modeling and requirements analysis.

• At least 3 years of experience working on cryogenic system projects.

• At least 3 years of experience with ultra-low-temperature cryogenic systems operating below 1 kelvin.

Preferred:

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field, such as Optics, Sensors, or Audio/DSP.

• Experience with cryogenic-temperature thermal modeling and analysis.

• Experience designing, building, and debugging cryogenic systems.

• Programming ability in C++ and Python.

• Strong familiarity with MATLAB or similar signal-data analysis tools.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Annual base salary: $132,000 to $189,000 USD.

• Target bonus: 15%.

• Equity: Equity compensation may be granted at Google's discretion, subject to applicable agreements and approval.

• Additional benefits: Access to Google's employee benefits program. Specific benefits are available through the Google Careers Benefits page.

Individual compensation depends on job-related skills, experience, education, training, and other relevant factors.

Additional Information:

• Equal opportunity: Google is committed to equal employment opportunities and an inclusive workplace, regardless of legally protected characteristics.

• Accessibility: Applicants who require accommodations can submit a request through Google's Applicant Accommodations Form.

• Language requirement: English proficiency is required unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

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