Principal Research Scientist, AWS Center for Quantum Computing

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena CA is looking to hire a Principal 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 quantum computing and a track record of original scientific contributions.

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 principal research scientist you will be expected to lead new ideas and stay abreast of the field of experimental quantum computation.


Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
In this role you will work on improvements in all components of SC qubits quantum hardware from qubits and resonators to quantum-limited amplifiers. You will also work on their integration into multiqubit chips.

This will require designing new experiments collecting statistically significant data through automation analyzing the results and summarizing conclusions in written form. Finally you will work with hardware engineers material scientists and circuit designers to advance the state of the art of SC qubits hardware.


About the team
About the team

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- PhD and 10 years of experience leading experimental quantum computing/engineering projects
- Broad experience in experimental measurement techniques with ability to learn new topics as needed
- Excellent skills in problem solving organization and communication
- Thrives in a collaborative environment with a diverse group while contributing to an inclusive culture
- 10 years experience in characterizing superconducting microwave/RF circuits


- Knowledge of R MATLAB Python or similar scripting language
- Experience with design layout fabrication and packaging of nanoscale superconducting devices
- Expert knowledge of noise processes impacting superconducting device performance.
- Proficiency with cryogenic hardware assembly operation and troubleshooting
- Ability to build high-performance test setups and automated data analysis pipelines
- Experience with qubit design and calibration
- Familiarity with a variety of quantum computing architectures and algorithms


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