Quantum Optical Scientist: Neutral Atoms & AI

Google; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 174,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Equity

Job summary

Google in Boulder, CO, is seeking a Research Scientist for Optical Engineering in Quantum AI. The role involves designing and testing optical systems for neutral atom manipulation, contributing to groundbreaking quantum computing research. Candidates should possess a PhD in relevant fields, and industry experience in optical systems design is preferred.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $174,000-$252,000 plus bonuses and benefits. Join Google’s innovative team and engage in real-world problem-solving with advanced technology.

Qualifications

• PhD in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in the design, implementation, and characterization of optical systems.
• One or more scientific contributions, including publications or presentations.

Responsibilities

• Design and test optical systems for neutral atom manipulation.
• Evaluate risks associated with emerging optical technologies.
• Establish rigorous methodologies for optical performance characterization.
• Engineer modular optical systems for scaling quantum systems.
• Contribute to the scientific community through publication of research.

Skills

Optical system design

Collaboration with hardware teams

Scientific publications

Knowledge of Fourier optics

Education

PhD in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Industry-standard optical design software

Job description

Google in Boulder, CO, is seeking a Research Scientist for Optical Engineering in Quantum AI. The role involves designing and testing optical systems for neutral atom manipulation, contributing to groundbreaking quantum computing research. Candidates should possess a PhD in relevant fields, and industry experience in optical systems design is preferred.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $174,000-$252,000 plus bonuses and benefits. Join Google’s innovative team and engage in real-world problem-solving with advanced technology.