Quantum Applied Scientist, Center for Quantum Computing, Device Team
Core
Integration R&D for superconducting quantum processors, focusing on unit cell level fabrication process modules and device design changes to improve qubit coherence and performance.
Role type
Applied Scientist (Hardware Integration & Device Physics)
Builds
Next-generation superconducting quantum processors for AWS Center for Quantum Computing
Domain
Quantum Computing / Superconducting Hardware / Materials Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
superconducting quantum device design, fabrication, and characterization, thin film materials engineering, Josephson junction engineering, cryogenic systems operation, low-temperature measurement, electromagnetic and circuit-level simulation, experimental design and analysis
Preferred skills
flip-chip or 3D integrated superconducting devices, tantalum or refractory metal-based superconducting circuits, loss characterization and SPR analysis, cat qubit or bosonic qubit architectures, R&D concept-to-hardware demonstration
Technologies
Java, C++, Python, Unix/Linux
Responsibilities
Design and execute experiments to assess performance impacts of fabrication process modules, investigate unexpected results through rigorous analysis, coordinate with production teams on engineering lots and prototyping runs, leverage simulations to interpret findings and connect observations to physical mechanisms
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC