Research Scientist Quantum AI

Research Scientist, Neutral Atoms, Quantum AI

The application window will be open until at least April 17, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Minimum qualifications:

• 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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$211,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

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

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.

Key skills/competency

• Quantum Computing
• Neutral Atom Experiments
• Research Scientist
• Physics
• Electrical Engineering
• Quantum AI
• Hardware Design
• Error Correction
• Algorithm Development
• Scientific Research