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Amazon Web Services (AWS) · 1 day ago

Research Scientist, Design and Simulation, AWS Center for Quantum Computing

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$136K/yr - $213K/yr

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a leader in cloud computing and is looking for a Research Scientist to join their AWS Center for Quantum Computing. The role involves designing and modeling novel superconducting quantum devices, requiring strong engineering principles and effective communication skills.

Agentic AIConsultingDevOpsInformation TechnologySoftwareWeb Development

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and model novel superconducting quantum devices, including qubits, readout and control schemes, and advanced quantum processors

Candidates with a track record of original scientific contributions and/or software development experience will be preferred

Organization and communication skills are essential

Qualification

PhD in relevant fieldQuantum mechanicsScientific programming proficiencyMicrowave modeling softwareDevice layout scriptingTeam collaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

PhD in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics

Knowledge of quantum mechanics, with expertise in at least one of the following topics: quantum technologies (sensing, communications, computing, etc.) superconducting qubits, hybrid quantum acoustic devices, cavity/circuit QED, quantum optics, open quantum systems, superconductivity (phenomenology or microscopic theory)

Proficient in a scientific programming environment

Preferred

Experience with microwave and/or multiphysics modeling software (one or more of COMSOL, Sonnet, Microwave Office, ANSYS, Keysight ADS, Cadence AWR, Palace, etc.)

Experience with device layout scripting and automation

Effective working in a team environment with other engineers, scientists and technicians who have a wide range of technical skill levels

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