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Amazon Web Services (AWS) · 2 weeks ago

Sr. Quantum Research Scientist, AWS Center for Quantum Computing

Pasadena, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$143K/yr - $248K/yr

5+ years exp

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Quantum Research Scientist for their Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena, CA. The role involves developing and testing novel calibration and optimization tools for Quantum Error Correction on large scale quantum processors, leading high-impact research projects, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers.

Agentic AIConsultingDevOpsInformation TechnologySoftwareWeb Development

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and test novel calibration and optimization tools for Quantum Error Correction on large scale quantum processors

Be a technical leader on a team of engineers and scientists at the frontier of quantum processor control and error correction

Develop & lead high-impact research projects that intersect with our engineering roadmap

Qualification

PhD in physicsQuantum computing experienceMulti-qubit calibrationQubit benchmarking expertiseScientific programming proficiencyQuantum error correctionSuperconducting qubits expertiseCross-team collaborationProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

PhD in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or an equivalent degree in a similar field

5+ years of experience as an experimentalist in quantum computing

In-the-lab experience calibrating multi-qubit systems

Expertise in common qubit benchmarking and tomographic protocols (e.g. randomized benchmarking)

Proficient in a scientific programming environment

Experience successfully delivering on projects as part of a cross-team collaboration

Preferred

Expertise in superconducting qubits, cavity/circuit QED, and microwave control of superconducting circuits

Familiarity with implementing quantum error correction (QEC) circuits on hardware

Experience with automated quantum processor bring-up and optimization for QEC applications

An ability to simulate simple quantum systems

Benefits

Equity

Sign-on payments

Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Company

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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Launched in 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) began exposing key infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services -- now widely known as cloud computing.

Founded in 2002

Seattle, Washington, USA

10001+ employees