Quantum Calibration Scientist for Cryogenic Processors

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

Job summary

AWS Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena, CA is hiring a Quantum Applied Scientist in the Test and Measurement group to advance calibration and optimization of quantum processors. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and lead high-impact research bridging engineering and physics.

The role emphasizes developing software tools for experimental routines, validating them on cryogenic processors, and contributing to quantum error correction demonstrations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years building models for business applications
• PhD or Master’s with 4+ years in CS/CE/ML or related field
• Experience with patents or publications at top-tier venues
• Experience programming in Java, C++, or Python
• Knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and HPC concepts

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and optimize the performance of integrated quantum processors
• Develop and test novel calibration and optimization routines in software
• Automate routines to verify processor performance at scale

Skills

Modeling for business applications

Programming in Java/C++/Python

Algorithms & data structures

Parallel & distributed computing

Education

PhD, or Master’s degree +4 years CS/CE/ML

Job description

AWS Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena, CA is hiring a Quantum Applied Scientist in the Test and Measurement group to advance calibration and optimization of quantum processors. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and lead high-impact research bridging engineering and physics.

The role emphasizes developing software tools for experimental routines, validating them on cryogenic processors, and contributing to quantum error correction demonstrations.