Applied Scientist, Quantum Algorithms (Fault-Tolerant)

Amazon; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. in Pasadena, CA seeks an Applied Scientist to conduct theoretical research on fault-tolerant quantum computers and develop new quantum algorithms.

You will work with theorists, experimentalists, engineers, and technicians across the AWS Center for Quantum Computing to advance useful quantum technology. The role emphasizes leading high-impact research projects, collaboration, and mentorship while publishing results at top conferences and journals in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• PhD in operations research, applied mathematics, theoretical computer science, or equivalent.
• Publications or patents at top-tier conferences or journals.
• Experience with algorithms, data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, HPC.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team and collaborators to analyze and optimize existing quantum algorithms.
• Invent new quantum algorithms and explore new application areas for fault-tolerant quantum computers.
• Provide subject matter expertise on quantum algorithms and communicate developments to the team.
• Mentor research interns and publish research papers at conferences.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Algorithms

Machine learning

Education

PhD in operations research / applied mathematics / theoretical computer science

Job description

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. in Pasadena, CA seeks an Applied Scientist to conduct theoretical research on fault-tolerant quantum computers and develop new quantum algorithms.

You will work with theorists, experimentalists, engineers, and technicians across the AWS Center for Quantum Computing to advance useful quantum technology. The role emphasizes leading high-impact research projects, collaboration, and mentorship while publishing results at top conferences and journals in a dynamic,