Applied Scientist - Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing, Amazon Braket

About the role

Amazon Braket is investing in fault-tolerant quantum computing capabilities. We are looking for an Applied Scientist to own resource estimation and workload benchmarking for fault-tolerant quantum workloads on AWS.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain FTQC resource estimation models that determine qubit counts, gate depths, and error budgets for target algorithms
• Develop benchmarking frameworks that evaluate compilation quality against realistic hardware constraints
• Produce resource estimates that inform technical decisions and feed into customer readiness work led by the Applications & Engagement team
• Collaborate with the QEC compilation scientists on how resource estimates feed back into code selection and optimization
• Connect benchmarking outputs to published materials in coordination with Braket's science and product teams
• Stay current with the rapidly evolving QEC literature and incorporate new results into estimation models

Requirements

• Knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java or Perl
• PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field with focus on quantum computing
• Research background in quantum error correction (not limited to resource estimation alone)
• Experience building computational models for quantum systems
• Strong programming skills in Python; familiarity with at least one compiled language (C++, Rust, or Julia) for performance-sensitive implementations
• Familiarity with QEC concepts: error correction codes, logical operations, decoding strategies

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications
• Preferred Qualifications

Skills

• Experience with resource estimation for fault-tolerant quantum algorithms (e.g., using tools like Microsoft QRE, or custom estimation frameworks)
• Background in error correction code analysis and logical circuit design
• Experience benchmarking quantum hardware or quantum software toolchains
• Familiarity with multiple qubit modalities (superconducting, trapped ion, or neutral atom)
• Publishations in resource estimation, QEC, or fault-tolerant quantum computation
• Experience translating technical results into customer-facing communications or product definitions

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave