Amazon

Applied Science Manager, Center for Quantum Computing

Amazon$211K — $286K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in a quantitative field (engineering, technology, computer science, etc.)
  • 3+ years management experience managing scientists or machine learning engineers
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python

Responsibilities

  • Hire and onboard a diverse team of Applied Scientists
  • Develop scientific talent through coaching and collaborative efforts
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to design impactful experiments
  • Influence engineering development priorities for systematic design workflows
  • Manage strategic initiatives and projects within the team
  • Foster a culture of innovation and operational excellence

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching and retirement benefits
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave
  • Support for adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  • Access to mental health resources and assistance programs
Full Job Description
The Amazon Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) is seeking to hire an Applied Science Manager to lead a team of scientists in the physical design and simulation of superconducting quantum processors. In this role, you will use advanced modeling, simulation, and experimental design to drive improvements in scaling and performance. You will partner with other physics and engineering teams to advance the development of fault-tolerant quantum computers.

Key job responsibilities

- Hire Applied Scientists from diverse technical backgrounds to design quantum processors and improve the design process

- Develop scientific talent through goal setting, feedback, collaborative work, and coaching

- Collaborate with other science teams in designing experiments to overcome scaling and performance limitations

- Influence engineering team development priorities in enabling systematic processor design and simulation workflows

- Manage tactical and strategic initiatives with scientific projects pursued within team

- Enable creative and innovative experimentation while striving for operational excellence

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- PhD in engineering, technology, computer science, machine learning, robotics, operations research, statistics, mathematics or equivalent quantitative field

- 3+ years of scientists or machine learning engineers management experience

- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience hiring and leading experienced scientists as well as having a successful record of developing junior members from academia or industry to a successful career track

- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations

- Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication

- Knowledge of any of the following: quantum mechanical systems modeling, computational electromagnetics, cryogenic electronics, VLSI physical design, electronic design automation, numerical modeling and simulation, superconducting qubits and quantum computing

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, San Francisco - 211,400.00 - 286,000.00 USD annually

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