CareerPlan

Applied Scientist, Device Team, AWS Center for Quantum Computing

Pasadena, California, United StatesFull-time$143k–$193k2026-04-08 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop and enhance quantum processor building blocks (superconducting films, resonators, junctions, qubits) and create new physical metrology methodologies for experimental quantum computation.

Role type

Applied Scientist (Experimental Physics & Quantum Metrology)

Builds

Next-generation quantum processors and novel measurement devices

Domain

Quantum Computing / Low Temperature Condensed Matter Physics

Required skills

experimental physics, low temperature condensed matter physics, superconductivity, Josephson junctions, phononics, TLS physics, Java, C++, Python, patent writing, peer-reviewed publication

Preferred skills

deep knowledge in low temperature condensed matter physics

Technologies

Java, C++, Python

Responsibilities

Design, fabricate, and test quantum processor components; develop new physical metrology methods; build integrated experiments spanning cryogenics and control software; disseminate research findings

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC