Systems Failure Analysis Engineer, Quantum AI

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 1 year of experience in root cause analysis.

• 1 year of experience with failure analysis/fault isolation techniques.

• 1 year of experience creating process travelers and related documentation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience managing technicians in a laboratory environment.

• Experience in data analysis and visualization using Python, JMP, or similar tools.

• Knowledge of cleanroom semiconductor fabrication and test.

• Knowledge of vacuum and cryogenic systems.

• Knowledge of printed circuit board fabrication and test.

About the job

Google engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. As a member of an extraordinarily creative, motivated and talented team, you develop new products that are used by millions of people. We need our engineers to be versatile and passionate to take on new problems as we continue to push technology forward. If you get excited about building new things and working across discipline lines, then our team might be your next career step.

As a Quantum Processor Failure Analysis Engineer, you will work across our quantum systems from device through cryogenic signal carrying components to assure we are able to isolate failures and establish root cause. Additionally, You will work with internal and external partners to develop and refine failure analysis techniques. You will provide insights that will help individual module owners improve reliability and system yield.

Google Research is building the next generation of intelligent systems for all Google products. To achieve this, we're working on projects that utilize the latest computer science techniques developed by skilled software developers and research scientists. Google Research teams collaborate closely with other teams across Google, maintaining the flexibility and versatility required to adapt new projects and foci that meet the demands of the world's fast-paced business needs.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $102,000-$150,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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.

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Responsibilities

• Own quantum processor Fault Isolation/Failure Analysis process.

• Maintain our database of observed processor failure modes and mechanisms.

• Define quantum processor Failure Analysis inspection and tear down procedures to assure we are accurately assigning root cause.

• Develop new and refine existing failure analysis techniques specific to quantum processors and systems.

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