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    Senior Quantum Research Scientist, AWS Center for Quantum Computing - Pasadena, United States - Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

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    AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations from foundational services such as Amazon's Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS's services and features apart in the industry.

    As a member of the UC organization, you'll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS.

    Within AWS UC, Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) roles engage with AWS customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.


    The AWS Center for Quantum Computing is a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians, all working to innovate in quantum computing for the benefit of our customers.


    We are looking to hire a Senior Research Scientist to develop and test novel calibration and optimization tools for the operation of large scale quantum processors.

    You will be a technical leader on a team of engineers and scientists at the frontier of quantum processor control and error correction.

    You are expected to develop & lead high-impact research projects that intersect with our engineering roadmap. We are looking for candidates with strong engineering principles and resourcefulness. Organization and communication skills are essential.

    A day in the life
    Diverse Experiences
    AWS values diverse experiences.

    Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply.

    If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

    Why AWS
    Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform.

    We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

    Inclusive Team Culture
    Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences.

    Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

    Mentorship & Career Growth
    We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer.

    That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

    Work/Life Balance
    We value work-life harmony.

    Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture.

    When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.

    Hybrid Work
    We value innovation and recognize this sometimes requires uninterrupted time to focus on a build. We also value in-person collaboration and time spent face-to-face.

    Our team affords employees options to work in the office every day or in a flexible, hybrid work model near one of our U.S.

    Amazon offices.

    We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

    Pasadena, CA, USA

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- PhD in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or an equivalent degree in a similar field

    • 5+ years of postPhD or industry experience as an experimentalist in quantum computing
    • Inthelab experience calibrating multiqubit systems
    • Expertise in common qubit benchmarking and tomographic protocols (e.g. randomized benchmarking)
    • Proficient in a scientific programming environment
    • Experience successfully delivering on projects as part of a crossteam collaboration


    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Expertise in superconducting qubits, cavity/circuit QED, and microwave control of superconducting circuits

    • Familiarity with implementing quantum error correction (QEC) circuits on hardware
    • Experience with automated quantum processor bringup and optimization for QEC applications
    • An ability to simulate simple quantum systems
    Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

    Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

    For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit

    Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

    The base pay for this position ranges from $127,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/year in our highest geographic market.

    Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

    Amazon is a total compensation company.

    Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

    For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.


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