Calibration Engineer, Quantum AI

Google • Goleta, CA

3d • $132,000 - $189,000

About The Position

The Quantum Calibration team supports the calibration and characterization of our superconducting processors through research and engineering towards robust automation of qubit characterization and high fidelity gate calibration. As a Calibration Engineer, you will be the critical link between raw quantum hardware and a reliable, production-ready system for our external users. In this high-impact role, you will sit at the intersection of quantum physics, software engineering, and systems architecture to transition our flagship superconducting quantum processors from the lab to cloud. You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of sophisticated automated systems designed to bring up, calibrate, and maintain performance of cutting-edge qubit devices. By developing robust automated measurement software and debugging/diagnostic tools, you will ensure our full quantum stack meets rigorous, enterprise-grade reliability specifications. Ultimately, you will be responsible for integrating state-of-the-art calibration techniques into our production environment, pushing the boundaries of what our quantum hardware can achieve. 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 $132,000-$189,000 + 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 .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP, etc.), or equivalent practical experience
• 2 years of industry or academic research experience in an engineering or physics field
• 1 year of experience calibrating and operating quantum systems
• 1 year of programming experience

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP)
• Experience developing software in a collaborative environment
• Experience working with Python
• Experience calibrating and debugging experimental quantum hardware
• Experience with superconducting qubit experiment

Responsibilities

• Advance our capabilities by translating novel, state-of-the-art calibration techniques into scalable production software.
• Provide stress-testing and hardening for our calibration software to guarantee it meets the strict uptime and reliability demands of externally facing systems.
• Engage with hardware to calibrate and characterize state-of-the-art superconducting qubit devices.
• Build advanced system validation tools to rapidly identify, isolate, and resolve failures across the entire quantum computing stack.
• Architect and develop the automation tools required to initialize, deploy, and maintain the performance of our flagship quantum hardware to external users.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level