Quantum Research Scientist, Pathfinding
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This position offers a strong value due to its cutting-edge research focus, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to contribute to revolutionary quantum technologies.
- Salary range: $166,000–$244,000/year
- Opportunity to work on next-generation quantum technologies
- Contribution to revolutionary research in quantum computing
- Requires advanced educational background (PhD)
Pros
- Attractive salary range ($166,000–$244,000/year) for research professionals
- Work at the forefront of quantum technology development
- Collaboration opportunities with leading researchers and institutions
Cons
- High qualification barrier (PhD required)
- Complex subject matter may lead to high pressure
- Limited public recognition for specific roles in research
Who it's for
Advanced / Researcher • Hybrid / On-site with flexible options
Good fit
- Experienced quantum researchers
- PhD graduates in physics or applied science
- Innovators eager to explore quantum technologies
Not recommended for
- Individuals without relevant PhD qualifications
- Less experienced professionals in research
- Candidates looking for non-technical roles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Quantum Research Scientist, Pathfinding
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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, 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.
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 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 $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. Learn more about benefits at Google.
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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