We are looking to hire a Research Software Engineer to join our growing Software team. You will work closely with our experimental physics teams to enable their work characterizing, calibrating, and operating novel quantum devices. The ideal candidate should be able to translate high-level science requirements into software implementations (e.g. Python APIs/frameworks, data analysis pipelines, calibration nodes) that are performant, scalable, and intuitive. This requires someone who (1) has a strong desire to work within a team of scientists and engineers, and (2) demonstrates ownership in initiating and driving projects to completion. This role has a particular emphasis on working directly with experimental physicists to develop scientific software workflows that enable scaling to larger quantum devices.
Export Control Requirement
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be either a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be able to obtain a US export license. If you are unsure if you meet these requirements, please apply and Amazon will review your application for eligibility.
Key job responsibilities
- Architect extensible & intuitive frameworks for running quantum computing experiments and analyzing data.
- Leverage the latest techniques in quantum calibration to enable scaling to larger devices.
- Optimize the performance of experiment & analysis tools to enable faster experiment throughput.
- Develop dashboards that allow experimentalists to inspect and control the state of quantum device calibration.
- Deploy and maintain cloud infrastructure that supports increasingly-complex science workflows.
- Empower scientists to actively contribute to the codebase through mentorship and documentation.
We are looking for candidates with strong engineering principles, a bias for action, superior problem-solving, and excellent communication skills. Working effectively within a team environment is essential. As a Research Software Engineer embedded in a broader research science organization, you will have the opportunity to work on new ideas and stay abreast of the field of experimental quantum computation.
A day in the life
The majority of your time will be spent on projects that extend the functional capabilities or performance of our internal research software stack. This requires working backwards from the needs of our science staff in the context of our larger experimental roadmap. You will translate science and software requirements into design proposals balancing implementation complexity against time-to-delivery. Once a design proposal has been reviewed and accepted, you'll drive implementation and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth roll out. Because many high-level experimental goals have cross-cutting requirements, you'll often work closely with other engineers or scientists or on the team.
About the team
You will be joining the Software group within the MQS Center of Quantum Computing. Our team is comprised of scientists and software engineers who are building scalable software that enables quantum computing technologies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
- PhD or 6+ years of applied research experience
- Experience working with scientists in a research environment
- 1+ years of experience with calibration for experimental quantum computing
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with quantum control hardware
- Experience working with SQL databases
- Experience with AWS tools and services
- Experience with GraphQL and React
- Experience with machine learning and AI
- Experience with common open-source scientific software
- Experience in quantum simulation
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 - 171,600.00 - 222,200.00 USD annually
