Senior Quantum Error Correction & Compiler Scientist

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 167,100 - 226,100; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Braket, part of Amazon Web Services, is seeking a Senior Applied Scientist with deep expertise in quantum error correction to advance fault‑tolerant quantum capabilities. You will influence production systems, map logical circuits to physical qubits, and optimize resource use in collaboration with the FTQC Science Lead.

You will implement ideas, benchmark against hardware constraints, and iterate with software engineers to translate QEC research into scalable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java or Perl.
• PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field with focus on quantum information science.
• 3+ years of research experience in quantum error correction (academic or industry).
• Track record of publications in QEC, fault‑tolerant quantum computation, or closely related areas.
• Experience implementing quantum algorithms or error correction protocols in simulation or on real hardware.

Responsibilities

• Drive scientific design decisions for fault-tolerant quantum workloads: error correction code selection, logical gate synthesis, and qubit mapping strategies
• Develop and implement resource estimation algorithms that guide compilation optimization
• Collaborate with software engineers to translate QEC research into production software
• Benchmark approaches against realistic hardware noise models and device constraints
• Work with quantum hardware providers on compilation strategies tailored to specific architectures
• Publish research in coordination with the broader Braket science team, representing Amazon Braket at relevant conferences and workshops

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Perl

Education

PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Stim

PyMatching

TKET

Job description

Amazon Braket, part of Amazon Web Services, is seeking a Senior Applied Scientist with deep expertise in quantum error correction to advance fault‑tolerant quantum capabilities. You will influence production systems, map logical circuits to physical qubits, and optimize resource use in collaboration with the FTQC Science Lead.

You will implement ideas, benchmark against hardware constraints, and iterate with software engineers to translate QEC research into scalable infrastructure.