Quantum Research Scientist, Pathfinding
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: PhD in Physics, Quantum Information
Science, or a related discipline. Experience with developing and
applying new problem-solving and numerical methods for quantum
phenomena. Three or more scientific publications in the areas of
quantum computing, simulation, or many-body physics. Preferred
qualifications: Experience developing a research program on quantum
systems (e.g., many-body systems, quantum chemistry, open systems).
Experience with quantum error correction, fault tolerance, and
error mitigation. Experience with programming languages (e.g.,
Python, C++) and large-scale classical simulation of quantum
phenomena. 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, youll 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, youll 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. Our team
focuses on discovery and development of relevant applications of
current and future generations of quantum processors, in the
domains of physics, chemistry, and material science. In this role,
you will work to identify promising quantum simulations, develop
optimized algorithms for their implementations on quantum
processors, and evaluate their classical simulation cost. You will
perform theoretical and computational analysis of physical
observables in quantum simulations and computations, taking into
account the effects of noise. You may also expect to contribute to
theory-experiment collaborations within the team. The full
potential of quantum computing will be unlocked with a large-scale
computer capable of complex, error-corrected computations. Google
Quantum AIs 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 $166,000-$244,000 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. Responsibilities Identify applications
of near-term quantum processors. Develop problem-solving and
computational approaches for quantum dynamics. Develop optimized
experimental implementations and protocols for relevant
applications. Contribute to theoretical analysis of experimental
data and develop error-mitigation strategies.
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