Amazon · 3 months ago
Sr. Research Scientist , Quantum Computing
Pasadena, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$143K/yr - $248K/yr
5+ years expAmazon Development Center U.S., Inc. is seeking a Quantum Research Scientist to join their AWS Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena, CA. The role involves driving improvements in qubit performance through experimental design, data analysis, and collaboration with engineers and scientists in the field of quantum computing.
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Responsibilities
Drive improvements in qubit performance by characterizing the impact of environmental and material noise on qubit dynamics
Design experiments to assess the role of specific noise sources
Ensure the collection of statistically significant data through automation
Analyze the results and prepare clear summaries for the team
Work with hardware engineers, material scientists, and circuit designers to implement changes which mitigate the impact of the most significant noise sources
Qualification
Required
Master's degree, or PhD and 5+ years of quantitative field research experience
Broad experience in fabrication and measurement techniques with ability to learn new topics as needed
5+ years of relevant experience working in a cleanroom environment
5+ years of hands-on experience with electron beam lithography; photolithography; wafer-level wet/dry etching techniques; wafer cleaning and lift-off techniques; thin film deposition techniques (e.g., PECVD, LPCVD, ALD, evaporation, sputtering, and furnace oxidation); semiconductor and thin film metrology techniques (e.g., AFM, SEM, XPS, EDX, profilometry, reflectometry, and ellipsometry)
Effective at managing multiple tasks/projects and working independently or within a team environment with other scientists, engineers, and technicians who might have a wide range of technical skill levels
Preferred
Knowledge of R, MATLAB, Python or similar scripting language
Familiarity with superconducting quantum computing components, fabrication, and packaging techniques
8+ years of relevant industry experience working in a cleanroom environment
Hands-on experience with electroplating; wafer thinning; chemical mechanical polishing; wafer level and flip-chip packaging techniques; temporary and permanent wafer level bonding; 2.5/3D integration schemes
Experience in performing failure analysis and root cause investigation for process excursions
Working knowledge of statistical analysis and design of experiments using JMP or minitab
Experience in yield monitoring, statical process control, and demonstrating process capability
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