Quantum Optics Research Scientist — Equity & Scalable Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 15%

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google in Boulder, CO seeks a Research Scientist to design and test optical systems for precise neutral atom manipulation and to collaborate with hardware teams on scalable quantum architectures. You will establish optical performance metrics, mitigate emerging technology risks, and disseminate results through publications.

The role emphasizes publishing findings, contributing to Google Quantum AI, and advancing error-corrected quantum computing efforts with industry-leading researchers.

Qualifications

• PhD in optics, physics, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing, implementing, and characterizing optical systems.
• Publications or presentations at quantum tech conferences or journals.

Responsibilities

• Design and test optical systems for precise neutral atom manipulation.
• Evaluate risks and develop methodologies for optical performance characterization.
• Collaborate with hardware teams on heterogeneous system integration.
• Publish findings and contribute to the wider research community.

Skills

Optics design

Quantum optics

Academic publishing

Collaboration

Research methodology

Education

PhD in Optics/Physics/EE

Tools

Optical design software

Fourier optics concepts

Job description

Google in Boulder, CO seeks a Research Scientist to design and test optical systems for precise neutral atom manipulation and to collaborate with hardware teams on scalable quantum architectures. You will establish optical performance metrics, mitigate emerging technology risks, and disseminate results through publications.

The role emphasizes publishing findings, contributing to Google Quantum AI, and advancing error-corrected quantum computing efforts with industry-leading researchers.