Research Scientist, Neutral Atoms, Quantum AI

Google LLC; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in Boulder, CO is seeking a Research Scientist for Neutral Atoms in Quantum AI to set up large-scale tests and translate theory into practical experiments advancing a neutral-atom quantum platform.

You will publish findings, collaborate with theorists, and contribute to hardware development aimed at scalable quantum computing. A PhD and publications in quantum research are required, with equity and bonus targets.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• One or more publications or submissions related to quantum research.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement hardware for a neutral-atom quantum computer apparatus.
• Enable hardware studies to develop accurate error models for neutral-atom operations.
• Publish and disseminate your research findings.
• Collaborate with quantum-error-correction experts at Google Quantum AI.

Skills

Quantum hardware design

Research program leadership

Experimental prototyping

Collaboration with theorists

Optical/Mechanical design software

Education

PhD in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Optical design software

Mechanical design software

Job description

Research Scientist, Neutral Atoms, Quantum AI

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info_outline X The application window will be open until at least October 21, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

• PhD degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• One or more scientific publication submissions for conferences, journals, or public repositories related to quantum.

Preferred qualifications:

• 1 year of experience owning and initiating research agendas.
  
• Experience in optical and mechanical design software.
• Experience building neutral atom experiments.
• Knowledge of computer science.
• Ability to collaborate with theorists.

About the job

As an organization, Google maintains a portfolio of research projects driven by fundamental research, new product innovation, product contribution and infrastructure goals, while providing individuals and teams the freedom to emphasize specific types of work. As a Research Scientist, you'll setup large-scale tests and deploy promising ideas quickly and broadly, managing deadlines and deliverables while applying the latest theories to develop new and improved products, processes, or technologies. From creating experiments and prototyping implementations to designing new architectures, our research scientists work on real-world problems that span the breadth of computer science, such as machine (and deep) learning, data mining, natural language processing, hardware and software performance analysis, improving compilers for mobile platforms, as well as core search and much more.

As a Research Scientist, you'll also actively contribute to the wider research community by sharing and publishing your findings, with ideas inspired by internal projects as well as from collaborations with research programs at partner universities and technical institutes all over the world.

As a Research Scientist, you will be joining a team building a fault-tolerant quantum computer based on neutral atoms. You will be involved in research and development to advance the neutral atom quantum platform, translating theoretical concepts into practical experimental setups.

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: $147000 - $210000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
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• Design and implement hardware for a neutral-atom quantum computer apparatus.
  
• Enable hardware studies to develop accurate error models for neutral-atom physical operations.
  

Publish and disseminate your researchfindings.

• Collaborate with quantum-error-correction experts at Google Quantum AI.

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Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.