Senior Research Scientist, Neutral Atoms Control Electronics, Quantum AI at Google
Boulder, CO
$174,000–$253,000from the description
Jul 23, 2026
Boulder, CO
Jul 24, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
This role focuses on designing and building custom control electronics for neutral-atom quantum processors. Day-to-day work involves translating system-level control requirements into board-level analog, mixed-signal, and RF hardware solutions, then leading bring-up and deployment of those systems into working quantum computers. It suits an electronics engineer with hands-on PCB design experience who is comfortable owning medium-complexity projects end-to-end and collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
Mid level · 3+ years · Boulder, CO · Bachelor's required · Full-time
Advertised as Senior, but the requirements read as Mid.
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Why we read it this way (7)
This role is primarily a hardware/electronics engineering position (PCB design, analog/mixed-signal electronics, quantum control systems) rather than a software or computer occupation. No SOC code in the allowed list cleanly fits; 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) is used as the closest available code, though the role is arguably closer to Electrical Engineering (17-2071), which is not in the permitted list. The alternative occupation code 15-1252 is noted only because the posting is titled 'Research Scientist' under Google Quantum AI and involves some system architecture work.
The posting's internal framing labels this 'Mid Experience' in the header, and the minimum qualifications gate on only 3 years of experience — consistent with a Mid-level role despite the 'Senior' title. Seniority is assessed as Mid accordingly.
The PhD in Electrical Engineering is listed under Preferred qualifications only; the hard minimum is a Bachelor's degree.
Experience designing quantum control electronics for neutral atoms or trapped ions, leading development projects, and managing vendors all appear under Preferred qualifications.
AMS, RF, and FPGA are mentioned in the Preferred qualifications section under 'industry board-level design practices' and are marked as preferred.
Compensation is stated as $174,000–$253,000/year plus a 15% bonus target and equity.
Ignored 4 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): analog design, PCB design, AMS design, RF design.
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