Senior Quantum Workflow Scientist – Pathfinding & Tools

Google; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 174,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Research Scientist to design and deploy large-scale quantum workflows, bridging theory and experimental execution across Google Quantum AI. You will lead experiments, prototype workflows, and advance hardware-aware software techniques.

Join a collaborative team focusing on quantum error mitigation, data handling, and scalable architectures, while contributing to broader research dissemination and real-world applications.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Quantum Information, CS, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience in scientific computing and quantum system modeling.
• Experience prototyping software for quantum hardware with Cirq or Qiskit.

Responsibilities

• Drive prototyping and pathfinding for next-gen quantum workflows on processors.
• Own end-to-end concept to validated experimental results.
• Collaborate with Theory, Experiment, and Software Eng teams to integrate quantum systems into a cohesive stack.
• Influence long-term roadmap for quantum experiments and scalable workflow tools.
• Facilitate transition of research prototypes to mature workflow tools.

Skills

Quantum computing

Scientific computing

Prototyping

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

3 years in scientific computing

Tools

Cirq

Qiskit

Job description

Google is seeking a Research Scientist to design and deploy large-scale quantum workflows, bridging theory and experimental execution across Google Quantum AI. You will lead experiments, prototype workflows, and advance hardware-aware software techniques.

Join a collaborative team focusing on quantum error mitigation, data handling, and scalable architectures, while contributing to broader research dissemination and real-world applications.