Senior Quantum Superconducting IC Research Scientist

Google; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 174,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Google Quantum AI seeks a Research Scientist to design and simulate superconducting digital logic circuits (SFQ/AQFP) for qubit control/readout. You will collaborate with qubit designers and circuit teams to optimize signal integrity and enable scalable quantum processors.

The role emphasizes deep expertise in superconducting logic, tape-out experience, and a strong publication record, with a competitive US salary, equity, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, related engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in superconductor logic families (e.g., RSFQ, ERSFQ, RQL, HFQ, AQFP).
• Experience performing tape-out of a superconducting IC chip.
• One or more published research paper or presentation at a relevant scientific conference.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate superconductor digital logic circuits (SFQ, AQFP) for qubit control and readout.
• Develop superconductor digital logic systems enabling multiplexed qubit control and readout.
• Address issues in the integration of superconducting digital electronics (clock sync, flux trapping, signal integrity).
• Collaborate with design, fabrication, and measurement teams to validate quantum processors.
• Publish research papers and present at leading scientific conferences.

Skills

Superconductor logic familiarity

Tape-out experience

Academic publishing

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

CAD tools

Electromagnetic simulation tools

Job description

Google Quantum AI seeks a Research Scientist to design and simulate superconducting digital logic circuits (SFQ/AQFP) for qubit control/readout. You will collaborate with qubit designers and circuit teams to optimize signal integrity and enable scalable quantum processors.

The role emphasizes deep expertise in superconducting logic, tape-out experience, and a strong publication record, with a competitive US salary, equity, and benefits.