Scientist, Modeling of Readout and Reset

Job Description

Job Title: Research Scientist, Modeling of Readout and Reset, Quantum. Location: Goleta, CA, USA / Los Angeles, CA, USA

Responsibilities:

• Develop models for readout and reset operations in superconducting qubits, including numerical models of physical processes that cause errors.
• Validate theoretical models against experimental results to support system optimization and quantum hardware design.
• Work closely with the hardware team to analyze and develop theoretical understanding of experimental data.
• Develop and maintain software used for quantum research and integrate it with data-taking infrastructure;
• Propose and analyze new readout and reset schemes designed to achieve improved performance.
• Conduct research aimed at quantitatively understanding error mechanisms in readout and reset operations.
• Contribute to Google's broader quantum computing research efforts through experimentation, modeling, and analysis.
• Share and publish research findings through conferences, journals, public repositories, and other research channels.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience modeling qubit systems.
• Programming experience using Python;
• At least one scientific publication submission related to quantum computing, including submissions to conferences, journals, or public repositories.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary quantum computing teams.

Preferred:

• Experience modeling superconducting qubit operations, particularly readout and reset.
• Experience with numerical simulations of quantum systems.
• Experience with high-performance computing tools.
• Experience collaborating with experimentalists on quantum computing projects.
• Experience analyzing or modeling experimental quantum computing data.
• Experience with microwave engineering for superconducting qubits.
• Experience with error correction codes.
• Familiarity with circuit Quantum Electrodynamics (cQED).

Benefits and Compensation:

• Annual salary range of $147,000 to $210,000 USD.
• 15% target bonus.
• Equity compensation.
• Comprehensive Google employee benefits;
• Opportunities to contribute to Google's Quantum AI research program and work on large-scale quantum computing research.
• Opportunity to collaborate with researchers, experimentalists, hardware engineers, universities, and technical institutes.
• Support for publishing and contributing to the wider quantum research community.

Other Information:

• The position offers a choice of preferred working location between Goleta, California and Los Angeles, California.
• English proficiency is required unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
• Google does not accept agency resumes for this position;
• Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process can request them through Google's applicant accommodation process.
• Google is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants in accordance with applicable employment and fair-chance laws.
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