Quantum Research Scientist, Device Team, AWS Center for Quantum Computing at Amazon Pasadena, CA

Amazon; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 212,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Sign-on payments

Full range of medical benefits

Job summary

Amazon in Pasadena, CA, is looking for a Quantum Research Scientist to join the AWS Center for Quantum Computing. This role involves leading exploratory device research, designing experimental platforms, and providing insights to advance quantum processor technology.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master's degree with quantitative research experience and proficiency in programming languages like R, MATLAB, or Python. Compensation ranges from $136,000 to $212,800 annually, supplemented with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master's with quantitative research experience.
• Proficiency in R, MATLAB, or Python scripting.
• Proven scientific contributions.

Responsibilities

• Lead device research in quantum computing.
• Design and operate experimental platforms.
• Conduct rigorous research on emerging ideas.
• Disseminate findings in multi-disciplinary projects.
• Recommend improvements for quantum processors.

Skills

R proficiency

MATLAB proficiency

Python proficiency

Original scientific contributions

Education

PhD or Master's degree with 4+ years of experience

Job description

Job Overview

Quantum Research Scientist, Device Team, AWS Center for Quantum Computing – Pasadena, CA. Join a multi‑disciplinary team of theoretical and experimental physicists, materials scientists, and hardware and software engineers working at the forefront of quantum computing.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead exploratory device research at the intersection of condensed matter physics, material science, and quantum information science to develop new devices, architectures, and experimental techniques.
• Design, fabricate, and operate integrated experimental platforms, including cryogenics, signal chain, and control stack software.
• Conduct rigorous, agile, and scientifically‑rigorous research to learn the potentials and limitations of emerging ideas.
• Disseminate findings internally and contribute to multi‑disciplinary projects exploring novel qubits, junctions, and measurement techniques.
• Provide recommendations to improve next‑generation quantum processors.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of quantitative field research experience.
• Proficiency in R, MATLAB, Python, or similar scripting language.
• A proven track record of original scientific contributions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge and experience in low temperature condensed matter physics (superconductivity, quantum phase transitions, phononics, Josephson junctions, TLS physics, quantum mechanical resonators, etc.).

Benefits and Compensation

Base pay ranges from $136,000 per year to $212,800 per year, depending on geographic location, experience, and qualifications. Compensation includes equity, sign‑on payments, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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