Hardware Engineer, Inspection and Probing, Quantum AI Full-time

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience developing and sustaining semiconductor fabrication processes in a cleanroom environment.
• Experience in one or more conventional wafer fabrication areas such as wafer level probe or automated optical inspection.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience working in semiconductor Research and Development or production environments with electrical test and auto inspection.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as JMP, Python, or SQL.
• Experience in a collaborative software environment (e.g., version control, code review, style guides, etc.) building tools for other engineers and end-users.
• Experience with SPC, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), change control, or SOP writing.

About the job

Google Quantum AI’s mission is to build and unlock solutions to problems, and the team’s roadmap is focused on advancing the capabilities of quantum computing and enabling meaningful applications. In this role, you will develop and sustain wafer/chip electrical probing and optical inspection processes in a semiconductor clean room environment. You will work with cross-functional teams and also work to collaborate with fellow teammates.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $122,000-$178,000 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.

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

• Test and characterize Google’s next generation quantum devices.
• Develop and sustain techniques and metrology processes with a focus on wafer/chip probing and automated optical inspection.
• Provide on-demand characterization, equipment troubleshooting, and process stability.
• Implement procedures and create clear documentation for new processes as they are released to production.
• Train technicians and operators on production tool sets.