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Research Scientist, Optical Engineering Neutral Atoms, Quantum AI

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  • Boulder, CO
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

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    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Computer Engineeringunmatched
    • Computer Scienceunmatched
    • Conferencesunmatched
    • Data Miningunmatched
    • Deep Learningunmatched
    • Delivery Managementunmatched
    • Develop Methodologiesunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Emerging Technologyunmatched
    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)unmatched
    • Industry Standardsunmatched
    • Market Researchunmatched
    • Mechanical Designunmatched
    • Natural Language Processing (NLP)unmatched
    • Optical Engineeringunmatched
    • Opticsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Physicsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Prototypingunmatched
    • Publicationsunmatched
    • Quantum Computingunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Scientific Researchunmatched
    • Software Designunmatched
    • Software Developmentunmatched
    • System Integration (SI)unmatched
    • Systems Engineeringunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Presentationunmatched
    • Test Designunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

    Description

    The application window will be open until at least May 26, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

    Minimum qualifications:

    • PhD in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
    • Experience in the design, implementation, and characterization of optical systems.
    • One or more scientific contributions, including publications in peer-reviewed journals or presentations at quantum technology conferences.

    Preferred qualifications:

    • Experience in the use of industry-standard optical and mechanical design software.
    • Knowledge of fourier optics principles.
    • Ability to collaborate effectively with hardware engineering teams on heterogeneous system integration.

    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.

    The full potential of quantum computing will be unlocked with a computer capable of 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.

    Google Research is building the next generation of intelligent systems for all Google products. To achieve this, we’re working on projects that utilize the latest computer science techniques developed by skilled software developers and research scientists. Google Research teams collaborate closely with other teams across Google, maintaining the flexibility and versatility required to adapt new projects and foci that meet the demands of the world's fast-paced business needs.

    Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $174000 - $253000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefitsLearn more about benefits at Google.

    Responsibilities

    • Design and test optical systems to enable precise neutral atom manipulation and addressing capabilities.
    • Evaluate and mitigate risks associated with relevant emerging optical technologies.
    • Establish rigorous methodologies for the characterization of optical performance and system tolerancing across various modules.
    • Engineer modular optical systems to support effective scaling of quantum systems.
    • Contribute to the scientific community through the publication and formal dissemination of research outcomes.
    Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBoulder, CO
    IndustryComputer Software
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1998
    Websitehttps://goo.gle/4dbno6V

    Benefits

    Paid Sick Days, Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home, Life Insurance, On Site Cafeteria

    About Company

    Build for everyone

    Since our founding in 1998, Google has grown by leaps and bounds. Starting from two computer science students in a university dorm room, we now have thousands of employees and offices around the world. These Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe.

    It starts with how we work together. We’re building a company where people of different views, backgrounds and experiences can do their best work and show up for one another. A place where every Googler feels like they belong.

    So whether you develop new technology or creative campaigns, craft beautiful products or breakthrough partnerships, your work here is a chance to accomplish things that matter. Bring your insight, imagination, and healthy disregard for the impossible. Bring everything that makes you unique. Together, we can build for everyone.

    Benefits

    We strive to provide Googlers and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits are based on data, and centered around our users: Googlers and their families. They’re thoughtfully designed to enhance your health and wellbeing, and generous enough to make it easy for you to take good care of yourself (now, and in the future). So we can build for everyone, together.

    Learn more about Google’s benefits on this site featuring Googlers’ experience.

    How we Hire

    Google’s hiring process is an important part of our culture. Googlers care deeply about their teams and the people who make them up. In order to  build for everyone, we know that we need a wide range of perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step in getting there.

    Learn more about our hiring process.

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