Senior Applied Scientist, Materials and Process Development, AWS Center for Quantum Computing

Amazon Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. in Pasadena, CA, seeks a Senior Applied Scientist for the Materials team to drive materials integration and process development for superconducting quantum processors.

You will join a cross-disciplinary group of physicists, materials scientists, and engineers working at the forefront of quantum computing. Qualifications include a PhD and expertise in thin-film deposition and characterization, with wafer-scale integration experience.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field (mechanical/electrical/materials/physics) or equivalent.
• Expertise in thin-film deposition and process integration at wafer-scale (200 mm or larger).
• Expertise in thin-film characterization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize materials for superconducting quantum hardware, focusing on thin-film deposition and integration schemes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to translate materials advances into production.
• Publish results in scientific journals when appropriate.

Skills

Thin-film deposition

Thin-film characterization

Wafer-scale integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in mechanical engineering

PhD in electrical engineering

PhD in materials science

PhD in physics

Tools

Scientific programming environment

Job description

Senior Applied Scientist, Materials and Process Development, AWS Center for Quantum Computing

Job ID: 10579007 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena, CA, is looking to hire an Applied Scientist on the Materials team, focused on materials integration and process development for superconducting quantum processors. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of theoretical and experimental physicists, materials scientists, and hardware and software engineers working at the forefront of quantum computing. You should have expertise in thin-film deposition, semiconductor integration processes, and materials characterization, with a strong understanding of how device topography and process sequences constrain materials integration choices.

Candidates with a track record in materials integration for superconducting or semiconductor devices at wafer scale will be preferred. We are looking for candidates with strong scientific and engineering principles, resourcefulness and a bias for action, superior problem solving, and excellent communication skills. As an Applied Scientist at CQC, you will be expected to drive materials integration R&D from process development through hardware demonstration and stay abreast of advances in superconducting materials and semiconductor manufacturing.

Key job responsibilities

You will develop and optimize materials for superconducting quantum hardware, with an emphasis on thin-film deposition processes and materials solutions that enable integration architectures for scaling qubit density. This includes establishing process-structure-property relationships for production-relevant films and interfaces, qualifying new tools and process modules, and designing integration schemes compatible with larger wafer formats. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to translate materials advances into production, and publish results in scientific journals when appropriate.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent
• Expertise in thin-film deposition and process integration at 200 mm wafer scale or larger
• Expertise in thin-film characterization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience successfully delivering on projects as part of a cross-team collaboration
• Proficient in a scientific programming environment
• Familiarity with superconducting materials and their integration into device fabrication flows
• Experience developing novel materials or deposition processes for advanced device architectures
• Experience with 3D integration
• Track record of translating materials or process integration advances into improved device performance

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: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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, CA, Pasadena - 167,100.00 - 226,100.00 USD annually