Research Scientist, Quantum Error Correction, Quantum AI

Google; United States; On-site; USD 126,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Google is seeking a Research Scientist in Quantum Error Correction within its Quantum AI group in Goleta/Los Angeles, CA. You will develop QEC schemes for fault-tolerant quantum computing using superconducting qubits and high-connectivity platforms, addressing modular architectures and connectivity tradeoffs.

The role emphasizes publishing findings, collaborating with partner universities and institutes, and contributing to Google's roadmap for large-scale, error-corrected quantum computing.

Qualifications

• PhD in quantum computing or related field.
• Research publication experience in quantum error correction.
• Experience owning and initiating research agendas.

Responsibilities

• Develop new quantum codes that achieve high encoding rate, high distance, or favorable layout in hardware. Adapt error correction circuits to hardware constraints on connectivity.
• Analyze fault-tolerant circuits for syndrome measurement and logical operations.
• Simulate quantum codes under noise models and evaluate performance.

Skills

Quantum error correction

Research publication

Mentoring

QEC codes design

LDPC codes

Hardware tradeoffs

Education

PhD in Quantum Computing

Tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Research Scientist, Quantum Error Correction, Quantum AI

Google

Goleta, CA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Goleta, CA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

• PhD degree in Quantum Computing domain, such as Math, Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Research publication experience in quantum error correction.

Preferred qualifications:

• 1 year of experience owning and initiating research agendas.

About the job

As a Quantum Research Scientist, you will develop quantum error correction (QEC) schemes for fault-tolerant quantum computing, specifically focusing on superconducting qubits and high-connectivity platforms. You will develop and analyze QEC for modular architectures, addressing challenges such as entangling links between chips that are slower or more faulty than on-chip gates. Your role involves developing fault-tolerant circuits for logical gates while navigating hardware tradeoffs on connectivity and engineering higher accuracy decoding algorithms for high-connectivity codes, such as Low-Density Parity-Check (LDPC) codes.

Beyond the technical design, you will contribute to the wider research community by sharing and publishing your findings. These contributions will be inspired by internal projects as well as through active collaborations with research programs at partner universities and technical institutes globally. 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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Responsibilities

• Develop new quantum codes that achieve high encoding rate, high distance, or favorable layout in hardware. Important examples include LDPC codes and yoked encoding schemes. Adapt error correction circuits to hardware constraints on connectivity.
• Analyze fault-tolerant circuits for syndrome measurement and logical operations.
• Simulate quantum codes under noise models and evaluate performance.

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