Quantum Research Scientist, Device Team, AWS Center for Quantum Computing - Amazon : Job Details

Job ID: 2918199 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena, CA, is looking to hire a Quantum Research Scientist. 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 a deep and broad knowledge of experimental measurement techniques.Candidates with a track record of original scientific contributions in experimental condensed matter physics will be preferred. We are looking for candidates with strong engineering principles, resourcefulness and a bias for action, superior problem solving, and excellent communication skills. Working effectively within a team environment is essential. As a research scientist you will be expected to work on new ideas and stay abreast of the field of experimental quantum computation.Key job responsibilitiesAs a research scientist you will be responsible for building experiments that encompass the integrated stack: design, fabrication, cryogenics, signal chain, and control stack software. Based on your tests you will provide recommendations that improve our next-generation quantum processors.

- PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of quantitative field research experience- Experience analyzing both experimental and observational data sets- Knowledge of R, MATLAB, Python or similar scripting language

- Experience with agile development- Experience with experimental design- A proven track record of published experimental results in superconducting circuits or condensed matter physics.

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Export Control Requirement:Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be either a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be able to obtain a US export license.