Senior Quantum Scientist — Superconducting Qubit Design

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. seeks a Senior Quantum Applied Scientist for the Device team to drive design and measurements of novel superconducting qubits.

You will lead simulations and experiments to explain results, inform new qubit designs, and optimize device performance with collaboration across design, fabrication, processor, and exploratory research teams. The role demands deep expertise in superconducting circuit physics and a proven track record bridging design, simulation, and

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or equivalent with 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience leading cross-disciplinary projects for quantum hardware.
• Proficiency in a scientific programming environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop simulations to predict device performance and design devices.
• Reduce gaps between simulations and measurements with better models.
• Communicate findings across teams and externally via conferences/journals.
• Identify and evaluate emerging research affecting design decisions.

Skills

Superconducting circuits

Microwave engineering

Quantum physics research

Scientific programming

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in physics / related field

Job description

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. seeks a Senior Quantum Applied Scientist for the Device team to drive design and measurements of novel superconducting qubits.

You will lead simulations and experiments to explain results, inform new qubit designs, and optimize device performance with collaboration across design, fabrication, processor, and exploratory research teams. The role demands deep expertise in superconducting circuit physics and a proven track record bridging design, simulation, and