Sr. Quantum Applied Scientist, Device and Architecture Theory, AWS Center for Quantum Computing
Core
Lead theoretical and numerical modeling of superconducting qubit processors to explain experimental results, inform new processor designs, and optimize device performance for fault-tolerant quantum computers.
Role type
Senior Quantum Applied Scientist (Device and Architecture Theory)
Builds
Large-scale error-corrected quantum processors and next-generation superconducting qubit devices
Domain
Quantum Computing / Superconducting Circuit Physics
Deliverable
production ML models | research | infrastructure
Required skills
superconducting circuits, cavity/circuit QED, quantum optics, open quantum systems, theoretical and numerical modeling, high-performance computing, cross-team collaboration
Preferred skills
superconducting qubits operations, bosonic codes, quantum error correction, pathfinding research on novel qubit designs, technical direction for research teams
Technologies
scientific programming environments, high-performance computing frameworks
Responsibilities
Develop theoretical and numerical models of superconducting qubit processors; Conduct pathfinding research on novel qubit designs, gate schemes, and processor architectures; Communicate scientific findings across the team and externally; Identify and evaluate emerging research developments that impact architectural decisions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic direction