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Applied Scientist - Quantum Resource Estimation and Benchmarking, Amazon Braket

Amazon$142K — $193K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field focusing on quantum computing.
  • Research background in quantum error correction beyond just resource estimation.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with C++, Rust, or Julia for performance-critical applications.
  • Knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, or Perl.
  • Experience building computational models for quantum systems.
  • Familiarity with QEC concepts like error correction codes and logical operations.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain FTQC resource estimation models for qubit counts and gate depths.
  • Develop benchmarking frameworks to evaluate compilation quality against hardware constraints.
  • Produce resource estimates that inform technical decisions and customer readiness work.
  • Collaborate with QEC compilation scientists on optimizing code selection via resource estimates.
  • Connect benchmarking outputs to published materials with Braket's science and product teams.
  • Stay current with QEC literature and integrate new findings into estimation models.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
  • 401(k) matching to support retirement savings.
  • Paid time off to promote work-life balance.
  • Parental leave to support family needs.
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
  • Mental health support and EAP services for employee well-being.
Full Job Description
You will answer the fundamental questions: how many physical qubits are needed, what gate depths are achievable, and what error budgets are realistic for a given algorithm on a given device. Your models will inform technical decisions, customer conversations, and our roadmap.

This role requires more than resource estimation methodology alone. You need a broad foundation in quantum error correction research to reason about the full picture: how code choices affect resource requirements, how logical circuit structure impacts physical costs, and how benchmarking results feed back into the system. You will be part of a small team of scientists and engineers, and we expect you to codify your solutions in production-quality code and contribute directly to the codebase alongside your teammates.

Key job 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 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)

- Publications in resource estimation, QEC, or fault-tolerant quantum computation

- Experience translating technical results into customer-facing communications or product definitions

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, WA, Seattle - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually

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