Amazon

Quantum Research Scientist

Amazon$120K — $160K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in experimental measurement techniques
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python
  • Knowledge of SQL and experience with relational databases or data warehouses
  • Demonstrated capability in publishing research in top-tier journals or conferences
  • Strong engineering principles and ability to solve complex problems

Responsibilities

  • Drive improvements in qubit performance through experimental design
  • Characterize the impact of environmental and material noise on qubit dynamics
  • Design and execute experiments to assess specific noise sources
  • Ensure collection of statistically significant data through automation
  • Analyze results and prepare clear summaries for the team
  • Collaborate with engineers and scientists to mitigate noise impacts

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of quantum computing
  • Collaborative environment with a multi-disciplinary team
  • Chance to contribute to original scientific research
  • Access to advanced technologies and innovative projects
  • Professional growth and publishing opportunities
Full Job Description
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena, CA, is looking to hire a Quantum Research Scientist in the device measurement group. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of theoretical and experimental physicists, materials scientists, and hardware and software engineers working at the forefront of quantum computing. You should have a deep and broad knowledge of experimental measurement techniques.

Candidates with a track record of original scientific contributions will be preferred. We are looking for candidates with strong engineering principles, resourcefulness and a bias for action, superior problem solving, and excellent communication skills. Working effectively within a team environment is essential. As a research scientist you will be expected to work on new ideas and stay abreast of the field of experimental quantum computation.

Key job responsibilities

In this role, you will drive improvements in qubit performance by characterizing the impact of environmental and material noise on qubit dynamics. This will require designing experiments to assess the role of specific noise sources, ensuring the collection of statistically significant data through automation, analyzing the results, and preparing clear summaries for the team. Finally, you will work with hardware engineers, material scientists, and circuit designers to implement changes which mitigate the impact of the most significant noise sources.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

- Experience with SQL and an RDBMS (e.g., Oracle) or Data Warehouse

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience implementing algorithms using both toolkits and self-developed code

- Have publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals

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