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Senior Applied Scientist - Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing, Amazon Braket

Amazon$167K — $226K *
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 information science.
  • 3+ years of research experience in quantum error correction.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like C/C++, Python, Java, or Perl.
  • Proven publication record in quantum error correction or fault-tolerant quantum computation.
  • Experience implementing quantum algorithms or error correction protocols in simulation or on physical hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Drive scientific design decisions for fault-tolerant quantum workloads like error correction code selection and qubit mapping.
  • Develop and implement resource estimation algorithms for optimization guidance.
  • Collaborate with software engineers to translate QEC research into production software.
  • Benchmark designs against realistic hardware noise models and constraints.
  • Work with quantum hardware providers on tailored compilation strategies.
  • Publish research findings and represent Amazon Braket at relevant conferences.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and AD&D insurance).
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Paid time off and parental leave.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
Full Job Description
Amazon Braket is investing in fault-tolerant quantum computing capabilities. We are looking for a Senior Applied Scientist with deep expertise in quantum error correction to work on compilation science as part of a team of scientists and engineers building fault-tolerant quantum capabilities.

In this role, you will make design choices that directly influence production systems, working alongside the FTQC Science Lead to translate research direction into implementable solutions: which error correction approaches to pursue, how to map logical circuits to physical qubits, how to optimize resource usage, and how to integrate decoders into execution flows. You will work at the boundary of science and engineering, where your research directly informs what gets built. This is not a purely theoretical role. You will implement your ideas, benchmark them against real hardware constraints, and iterate with software engineers who translate your designs into scalable infrastructure.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have taken QEC research from theory into implementation, whether in simulation or on physical hardware.

Key job responsibilities

- Drive scientific design decisions for fault-tolerant quantum workloads: error correction code selection, logical gate synthesis, and qubit mapping strategies

- Develop and implement resource estimation algorithms that guide compilation optimization

- Collaborate with software engineers to translate QEC research into production software

- Benchmark approaches against realistic hardware noise models and device constraints

- Work with quantum hardware providers on compilation strategies tailored to specific architectures

- Publish research in coordination with the broader Braket science team, representing Amazon Braket at relevant conferences and workshops

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 information science

- 3+ years of research experience in quantum error correction (academic or industry)

- Track record of publications in QEC, fault-tolerant quantum computation, or closely related areas

- Experience implementing quantum algorithms or error correction protocols in simulation or on real hardware

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience implementing QEC protocols on physical quantum devices (any modality)

- Specific experience in one or more of: syndrome extraction, decoder design and integration, logical gate synthesis, or code distance optimization

- Experience with multiple qubit modalities (superconducting, trapped ion, or neutral atom architectures)

- Experience with error correcting codes (surface codes, color codes, or other topological codes)

- Familiarity with quantum compilation tools (Stim, PyMatching, TKET, or similar)

- Experience working at the science-engineering boundary in a product-oriented environment

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 - 167,100.00 - 226,100.00 USD annually

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