Research Scientist II AMZ9674001

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Employer: AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S. INC.
Offered Position: Research Scientist II
Job Location: San Francisco California
Job Number: AMZ9674001

Position Responsibilities:

Design research studies to obtain scientific information. Develop theories or models of physical phenomena encountered in quantum computing superconducting qubit device physics materials or process development and characterization. Collaborate with others to determine design specifications including of superconducting quantum processor chips microwave chip packages and associated electrical and mechanical components. Develop scientific or mathematical models to predict physical device behavior and performance and verify the implementation of computational models. Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems for example to validate modeling predictions under experimental uncertainty using statistical methods. Operate laboratory or field equipment and scientific instrumentation for device fabrication device characterization or advanced materials research. Develop new algorithms or methods for designing simulating or measuring quantum computers. Develop performance metrics or standards related to quantum information technology. Recommend technical design or process changes to improve quality or performance of superconducting quantum processors and efficiency of their design manufacture and testing. Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists. Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations and present research results to others.

40 hours / week 8:00am-5:00pm Salary Range $168126/year to $212800/year.

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Position Requirements:

PhD or foreign equivalent degree in Physics Applied Physics Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related field. Must have knowledge of at least one of the following: (1) computational modeling relevant to quantum computing hardware; (2) solid-state device design or fabrication including of photonics mechanics or electronics devices; (3) experimental test and measurement of quantum devices; (4) control systems relevant to quantum computing; or (5) quantum theory including qubit gates readout or error correction.

Employer will accept a Masters degree or foreign equivalent degree in Physics Applied Physics Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related field and five years of research or work experience in the job offered or as a Research Scientist Research Assistant Research Software Engineer or a related occupation as equivalent to a PhD. If qualifying with a Masters degree must have five years of research or work experience with a combination of any of the following skills: (1) computational modeling relevant to quantum computing hardware; (2) solid-state device design or fabrication including of photonics mechanics or electronics devices; (3) experimental test and measurement of quantum devices; (4) control systems relevant to quantum computing; or (5) quantum theory including qubit gates readout or error correction.

Employer will accept a Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent degree in Physics Applied Physics Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related field and seven years of progressive post-baccalaureate research or work experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to a PhD or Masters degree and five years of research or work experience. If qualifying with a Bachelors degree must have seven years of research or work experience with a combination of any of the following skills: (1) computational modeling relevant to quantum computing hardware; (2) solid-state device design or fabrication including of photonics mechanics or electronics devices; (3) experimental test and measurement of quantum devices; (4) control systems relevant to quantum computing; or (5) quantum theory including qubit gates readout or error correction.#0000

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