Quantum Calibration Research Scientist

Minimum qualifications:

• PhD in physics, chemistry, or electrical engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with programming in Python.
  
• Experience calibrating, operating, or benchmarking quantum systems.
  
• Two or more scientific publication submission(s) for conferences, journals, or public repositories.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with one or more types of qubits, including superconducting qubits, neutral atoms, trapped ions, NV centers, and quantum dots.
  

About the job

Google Quantum AI's mission is to build a computer and unlock solutions to classically intractable problems. Our roadmap is focused on advancing the capabilities of quantum computing and enabling meaningful applications.

The Precision Calibration Protocol team’s responsibility is to develop and test advanced gate and pulse calibration methods, based on physics principles and good understanding of our hardware.

Microwave crosstalk is a major obstacle to fault-tolerant quantum computation with superconducting qubits. One way to manage it is by applying a compensation pulse on the victim qubit. However, crosstalks are mediated by complex mechanisms, resulting in very different pulse forms from the original ones. The focus of this job is to develop methods for measuring crosstalk transfer functions and use them to compensate for crosstalks, including building the required infrastructures.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $161,000-$239,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

The Precision Calibration Protocol team’s responsibility is to develop and test advanced gate and pulse calibration methods, based on physics principles and good understanding of our hardware.

Microwave crosstalk is a major obstacle to fault-tolerant quantum computation with superconducting qubits. One way to manage it is by applying a compensation pulse on the victim qubit. However, crosstalks are mediated by complex mechanisms, resulting in very different pulse forms from the original ones. The focus of this job is to develop methods for measuring crosstalk transfer functions and use them to compensate for crosstalks, including building the required infrastructures.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Design new or improving existing calibration protocols for quantum gates and control pulses.
  
• Conduct theoretical and numerical studies of the protocols based on physical models.
  
• Test and refine the protocols by running experiments on our quantum processor.
  
• Support users of the protocols.
  
• Productionize the protocols by working closely with our calibration software engineers.