Applied Scientist, Quantum error correction team, Center Quantum Computing; AWS

Applied Scientist, Quantum error correction team, Amazon Center for Quantum Computing

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

Location:

Pasadena, CA, USA

• Design and evaluate novel quantum error correction schemes, including new codes and fault‑tolerant protocols.
• Research and develop hardware‑optimized architectures for fault‑tolerant computing.
• Drive experimental implementations of quantum fault tolerance.
• Develop simulation and modeling software tools.
• Lead high‑impact, collaborative research projects aligned with our engineering roadmap.
• Apply strong engineering principles while maintaining scientific rigor.

• Collaborate with experimental scientists to enhance logical performance of quantum processors.
• Partner with control stack engineers to enable increasingly sophisticated fault‑tolerance experiments.
• Work with systems engineers to identify, understand, and model technical requirements.
• Maintain independent research while collaborating on fault‑tolerance projects within our architecture.
• Stay abreast of developments in fault‑tolerance via Caltech seminars and conference participation.
• Design error‑correction schemes optimized for specific quantum algorithms.
• Contribute to regular team discussions and joint planning sessions.

• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language.
• PhD in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics.
• Experience with written and verbal communication and presentation.
• Experience working on multi‑team, cross‑disciplinary projects.
• Demonstrated expertise with quantum error correction.

• Deep knowledge of quantum codes and protocols.
• Experience implementing and simulating fault‑tolerant protocols.
• Track record of adapting fault‑tolerance schemes to hardware constraints.
• Experience with fault‑tolerant compiling of quantum algorithms.
• Publications in the area of quantum error correction or related fields.
• Experience with quantum computing software frameworks.
• Background in system‑level optimization and performance analysis.

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be either a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be able to obtain a U.S. export license. If you are unsure if you meet these requirements, please apply and Amazon will review your application for eligibility.

• Annual salary: $ – $.
• Sign‑on payment and restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance and options for supplemental life plans).
• EAP, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Other benefits available through Amazon Web Services.

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.