Quantum Applied Scientist, AWS Center for Quantum Computing

Amazon; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 142,800 - 193,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon’s AWS Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena seeks a Quantum Applied Scientist to advance calibration and optimization of integrated quantum processors, developing software‑driven measurement techniques, and driving research that aligns with the engineering roadmap.

The role collaborates with software and system engineers to scale calibration workflows, contribute to quantum error correction demonstrations, and lead high‑impact research projects crossing engineering milestones.

Qualifications

• 3+ years building models for business applications.
• PhD or Master’s degree and 4+ years experience in computer science, electrical engineering, machine learning, or related field.
• Experience with patents or peer‑reviewed publications.
• Programming experience in Java, C++, Python or related language.
• Experience in algorithms, data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, or high‑performance computing.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel calibration and optimization routines for quantum processors.
• Test and validate experimental routines on processors housed in a cryogenic environment.
• Automate calibration workflows to verify performance of processors at scale.
• Contribute to quantum error correction demonstrations.
• Lead high‑impact research projects that intersect with engineering milestones.
• Collaborate with Software Development Engineers to create and test calibration tools.
• Work with System Engineers to define component‑level requirements as processors scale.
• Engage with quantum error correction theorists to evaluate and improve logical performance.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Algorithms

Data structures

High-performance computing

Education

PhD or MS in CS/EE/ML

Tools

Unix/Linux

Job description

Quantum Applied Scientist, AWS Center for Quantum Computing

Job ID: 10480477 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) in Pasadena, CA seeks a Quantum Applied Scientist to join its Test and Measurement group. The role focuses on calibrating and optimizing integrated quantum processors, developing software‑driven measurement techniques, and driving research that aligns with the engineering roadmap.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Develop novel calibration and optimization routines for quantum processors.
• Test and validate experimental routines on processors housed in a cryogenic environment.
• Automate calibration workflows to verify performance of processors at scale.
• Contribute to quantum error correction demonstrations.
• Lead high‑impact research projects that intersect with engineering milestones.

A Day in the Life

• Collaborate with Software Development Engineers to create and test calibration tools.
• Work with System Engineers to define component‑level requirements as processors scale.
• Engage with quantum error correction theorists to evaluate and improve logical performance.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years building models for business applications.
• PhD or Master’s degree and 4+ years experience in computer science, electrical engineering, machine learning, or related field.
• Experience with patents or peer‑reviewed publications.
• Programming experience in Java, C++, Python or related language.
• Experience in algorithms, data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, or high‑performance computing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Unix/Linux.
• Professional software development experience.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: This position requires safe and cooperative work with others, adherence to standards of excellence, effective communication, and compliance with all applicable laws. Criminal history may be considered in recruitment decisions. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Export Control Requirement: Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or asylum‑granted individual, or otherwise eligible for a U.S. export license. If eligibility is uncertain, applicants may apply and Amazon will review for compliance.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $142,800.00 – $193,200.00 USD annually. Compensation may include sign‑on payments, restricted stock units, and additional benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more at Amazon Benefits.

USA, CA, Pasadena.