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Principal Research Scientist, AWS Center for Quantum Computing

Job ID: 3108972 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena, CA, is looking to hire a Principal Quantum Research Scientist. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of theoretical and experimental physicists, materials scientists, and hardware and software engineers working at the forefront of quantum computing. You should have a deep and broad knowledge of experimental quantum computing and a track record of original scientific contributions.

We are looking for candidates with strong engineering principles, resourcefulness and a bias for action, superior problem solving, and excellent communication skills. Working effectively within a team environment is essential. As principal research scientist you will be expected to lead new ideas and stay abreast of the field of experimental quantum computation.

Key Job Responsibilities

• In this role, you will work on improvements in all components of SC qubits quantum hardware, from qubits and resonators to quantum-limited amplifiers. You will also work on their integration into multiqubit chips.
• This will require designing new experiments, collecting statistically significant data through automation, analyzing the results, and summarizing conclusions in written form.
• Finally, you will work with hardware engineers, material scientists, and circuit designers to advance the state of the art of SC qubits hardware.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD and 10+ years of experience leading experimental quantum computing/engineering projects
• Broad experience in experimental measurement techniques with ability to learn new topics as needed
• Excellent skills in problem solving, organization, and communication
• Thrives in a collaborative environment with a diverse group while contributing to an inclusive culture
• 10+ year's experience in characterizing superconducting microwave/RF circuits

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of R, MATLAB, Python or similar scripting language
• Experience with design, layout, fabrication, and packaging of nanoscale superconducting devices
• Expert knowledge of noise processes impacting superconducting device performance.
• Proficiency with cryogenic hardware assembly, operation, and troubleshooting
• Ability to build high-performance test setups and automated data analysis pipelines
• Experience with qubit design and calibration
• Familiarity with a variety of quantum computing architectures and algorithms

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $170,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $294,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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