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Senior Research Scientist, Superconducting Digital Electronics, Quantum AI

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Compensation
$174–252K/yr
Location
Goleta, CA
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

Senior Research Scientist drives progress in superconducting digital electronics, mentors junior members, and applies deep expertise to quantum AI, focusing on designing and simulating superconductor logic circuits for qubit control and readout.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Superconductor Logic FamiliesRSFQERSFQRQLHFQAQFPSuperconducting IC Chip Tape-OutFull Digital Design FlowRTLSynthesisVerificationTiming ClosurePlace-and-RoutePost-Fabrication ValidationLow-Temperature MeasurementsSuperconducting QubitsComputer-Aided Design ToolsElectromagnetic Simulation ToolsNumerical Circuit Simulation Techniques3D Electromagnetic Modeling

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics or Related Engineering Discipline or Equivalent Practical ExperienceExperience in Superconductor Logic FamiliesExperience Performing Tape-Out of a Superconducting IC ChipOne or More Published Research Paper or Presentation at a Relevant Scientific ConferencePhD in Physics Electrical Engineering or a Related Engineering Discipline7 Years of Research/Industry Experience in the Design and Simulation of Superconductor Digital Logic Circuits With 3 Years of Experience Leading an R&D GroupExperience With Full Digital Design Flow Including RTL Synthesis Verification Timing Closure Place-and-Route and Post-Fabrication ValidationExperience With Low-Temperature Measurements of Superconductor Digital Logic CircuitsExperience With Superconducting QubitsProficiency With Computer-Aided Design Tools and Electromagnetic Simulation Tools

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

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In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees.

Benefits for this role include:

  • Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance

  • Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match

  • Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment

  • Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance

  • Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks

  • Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks

  • Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Goleta, CA, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA .

Minimum qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, related engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

  • Experience in superconductor logic families (e.g., RSFQ, ERSFQ, RQL, HFQ, AQFP).

  • Experience performing tape-out of a superconducting IC chip.

  • One or more published research paper or presentation at a relevant scientific conference.

Preferred qualifications:

  • PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

  • 7 years of research/industry experience in the design and simulation of superconductor digital logic circuits with 3 years of experience leading an Research and Development (R&D) group towards tape-out and demonstration of superconducting IC chips.

  • Experience with full digital design flow including RTL, synthesis, verification, timing closure, place-and-route, and post-fabrication validation.

  • Experience with low-temperature measurements of superconductor digital logic circuits.

  • Experience with superconducting qubits.

  • Proficiency with computer-aided design tools and electromagnetic simulation tools.

About the job

As a Research Scientist, your primary focus will be designing and simulating superconductor digital logic circuits (such as single flux quantum (SFQ) logic and adiabatic quantum flux parametron (AQFP) logic) for qubit control and readout. You will engage in co-design loops with qubit designers and superconducting digital circuit designers, utilizing advanced IC design tools, numerical circuit simulation techniques and 3D electromagnetic modeling to optimize signal integrity, minimize crosstalk, manage thermal budgets, and aim performance metrics required for coherent control of qubits. You will also interface with fabrication engineers to help define and establish IC design standards that are compatible for both the sensitive superconducting qubits and the co-located cryogenic control electronics. This work is critical to building a fully integrated, modular chip stack that combines superconducting qubits with their control electronics directly within the cryogenic environment, accelerating the path toward large-scale, error-corrected quantum computer.

This work is critical to building a fully integrated, modular chip stack that combines superconducting qubits with their control electronics directly within the cryogenic environment, accelerating the path toward large-scale, 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 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/) .

Responsibilities

  • Design and simulate superconductor digital logic circuits (such as single flux quantum (SFQ) logic, adiabatic quantum flux parametron (AQFP) logic, and other emerging superconductor logic families) for generating waveforms tailored to qubit control and readout.

  • Develop superconductor digital logic systems enabling multiplexed qubit control and readout.

  • Address issues in the integration of superconductor digital electronics such as multi-layer cell design, full-chip clock synchronization, flux trapping, and signal integrity.

  • Collaborate with teams focused on design, fabrication, and measurement to validate fully integrated quantum processors.

  • Publish research papers and present at leading scientific conferences to advance and enhance publicity.

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