Sr. Quantum Applied Scientist, Device and Architecture Theory, AWS Center for Quantum Computing

About the team

The Amazon Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) is a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians, on a mission to develop a fault-tolerant quantum computer.

Qualifications

• PhD
• PhD in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or an equivalent degree in a similar field, and 5+ years of related experience
• Significant expertise in one or more of the following areas: superconducting circuits, cavity/circuit QED, quantum optics, open quantum systems
• A demonstrated track record of original, impactful research in quantum physics
• Experience successfully delivering on projects as part of a cross-team collaboration
• Proficiency in a scientific programming environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in superconducting qubits and their core operations - gates, readout, reset, etc.
• Familiarity with bosonic codes, erasure/dual-rail qubits, or protected qubits
• Familiarity with quantum error correction and fault tolerant logic
• Experience with theoretical and numerical modeling of multi-qubit quantum processors
• Experience working directly with experimental data or supporting an experimental collaboration
• Expertise in numerical methods and experience with high-performance computing
• Experience setting technical direction for a research team or initiative

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.