Materials Characterization Engineer, Materials Team, AWS Center for Quantum Computing
Materials Characterization Engineer, Materials Team, AWS Center for Quantum Computing
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$ 105600 - 185000
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26-05-2025
Job Description
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) is a multi-disciplinary team of scientists engineers and technicians on a mission to develop a fault-tolerant quantum computer.
You will be joining a team located in Pasadena CA that develops and characterizes materials to improve the performance of quantum processors. We are looking to hire a Hardware Development Engineer who will apply their expertise in materials characterization and metrology to probe the quality of surfaces and interfaces of superconducting quantum devices. Through routine monitoring of the chemical morphological and structural properties of materials you will solve problems related to material processes and device fabrication.
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations from foundational services such as Amazons Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWSs services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization youll support the development and management of Compute Database Storage Internet of Things (IoT) Platform and Productivity Apps services in AWS including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.
*Why AWS*
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
*Diverse Experiences*
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
*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 theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.
*Inclusive Team Culture*
Here at AWS its 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 and Career Growth*
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Key job responsibilities
* Develop and implement materials characterization workflows for thin films and devices
* Work inside and outside of the cleanroom with other scientists and engineers to identify material and fabrication specifications that can be a reliable proxy for device yield and performance
* Contribute to maintaining and upgrading characterization equipment
* Communicate engineering and scientific findings to teammates and the broader CQC team
A day in the life
At the AWS CQC we understand that developing quantum computing technology is a marathon not a sprint. The work/life integration within our team encourages a culture where employees work hard and also have ownership over their downtime.
We are committed to the growth and development of every employee at the AWS CQC and that includes our research scientists. You will receive management and mentorship from within the team that is geared toward career growth and also have the opportunity to participate in Amazons mentorship programs for scientists and engineers. Working closely with other quantum research scientists in other disciplines like design measurement and cryogenic hardware will provide opportunities to dive deep into an education on quantum computing.
About the team
Our team contributes to the fabrication of processors and other hardware that enable quantum computing technologies. Doing that necessitates the development of materials with tailored properties for superconducting circuits. Research Scientists and Engineers on the Materials team operate deposition and characterization systems in order to develop and optimize thin film processes for use in these devices. They work alongside other Research Scientists and Engineers to help deliver the fabricated devices for quantum computing experiments.
- BS in materials science physics applied physics or a related field in science or engineering
- Expertise in SEM EDX FIB and in one or more of the following characterization techniques: AFM nano-IR XPS SIMS XRD XRR
- Demonstrated track record of original impactful work centered around the characterization of materials and failure analysis
- Experience with using materials characterization for optimization of product performance
- Advanced degree in materials science physics applied physics or a related field in science or engineering
- Proficiency in a scientific programming environment (i.e. one or more of Python Julia MATLAB Mathematica)
- Experience with characterization of superconducting materials
- Experience with designing modifying and/or maintaining characterization equipment
- Familiarity with thin-film deposition and semiconductor fabrication processes
- Comfortable working in a diverse group and contributing to an inclusive culture alongside other engineers scientists and technicians who have a wide range of technical skill levels
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 Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/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.
You will be joining a team located in Pasadena CA that develops and characterizes materials to improve the performance of quantum processors. We are looking to hire a Hardware Development Engineer who will apply their expertise in materials characterization and metrology to probe the quality of surfaces and interfaces of superconducting quantum devices. Through routine monitoring of the chemical morphological and structural properties of materials you will solve problems related to material processes and device fabrication.
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations from foundational services such as Amazons Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWSs services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization youll support the development and management of Compute Database Storage Internet of Things (IoT) Platform and Productivity Apps services in AWS including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.
*Why AWS*
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
*Diverse Experiences*
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
*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 theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.
*Inclusive Team Culture*
Here at AWS its 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 and Career Growth*
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Key job responsibilities
* Develop and implement materials characterization workflows for thin films and devices
* Work inside and outside of the cleanroom with other scientists and engineers to identify material and fabrication specifications that can be a reliable proxy for device yield and performance
* Contribute to maintaining and upgrading characterization equipment
* Communicate engineering and scientific findings to teammates and the broader CQC team
A day in the life
At the AWS CQC we understand that developing quantum computing technology is a marathon not a sprint. The work/life integration within our team encourages a culture where employees work hard and also have ownership over their downtime.
We are committed to the growth and development of every employee at the AWS CQC and that includes our research scientists. You will receive management and mentorship from within the team that is geared toward career growth and also have the opportunity to participate in Amazons mentorship programs for scientists and engineers. Working closely with other quantum research scientists in other disciplines like design measurement and cryogenic hardware will provide opportunities to dive deep into an education on quantum computing.
About the team
Our team contributes to the fabrication of processors and other hardware that enable quantum computing technologies. Doing that necessitates the development of materials with tailored properties for superconducting circuits. Research Scientists and Engineers on the Materials team operate deposition and characterization systems in order to develop and optimize thin film processes for use in these devices. They work alongside other Research Scientists and Engineers to help deliver the fabricated devices for quantum computing experiments.
- BS in materials science physics applied physics or a related field in science or engineering
- Expertise in SEM EDX FIB and in one or more of the following characterization techniques: AFM nano-IR XPS SIMS XRD XRR
- Demonstrated track record of original impactful work centered around the characterization of materials and failure analysis
- Experience with using materials characterization for optimization of product performance
- Advanced degree in materials science physics applied physics or a related field in science or engineering
- Proficiency in a scientific programming environment (i.e. one or more of Python Julia MATLAB Mathematica)
- Experience with characterization of superconducting materials
- Experience with designing modifying and/or maintaining characterization equipment
- Familiarity with thin-film deposition and semiconductor fabrication processes
- Comfortable working in a diverse group and contributing to an inclusive culture alongside other engineers scientists and technicians who have a wide range of technical skill levels
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 Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/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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