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Applied Scientist, Quantum error correction team, Amazon Center for Quantum Computing

Pasadena, California, United States💼 Full-time💰 $142,800–$193,200🗓 2026-05-13 → 2026-09-25

Core

Designing and evaluating novel quantum error correction schemes, fault-tolerant protocols, and hardware-aware architectures to guide the delivery of a fault-tolerant quantum computer.

Role type

Applied Scientist, Quantum Error Correction Theory

Builds

Hardware-aware fault-tolerant protocols and software tools for performance analysis

Domain

Quantum Computing / Quantum Error Correction

Deliverable

production ML models | research | infrastructure

Required skills

Quantum error correction theory, Topological codes, Concatenated codes, Low density parity check codes, Quantum decoding algorithms, Fault-tolerant logical protocols, Simulation and modeling software development, Hardware-optimized architecture design

Preferred skills

Quantum codes and protocols expertise, Fault-tolerant protocol implementation and simulation, Adapting fault-tolerance to hardware constraints, Fault-tolerant compiling of quantum algorithms, Quantum computing software frameworks, System-level optimization

Technologies

Java, C++, Python

Responsibilities

Design and evaluate novel quantum error correction schemes, Research and develop hardware-optimized architectures for fault-tolerant computing, Drive experimental implementations of quantum fault-tolerance, Develop simulation and modeling software tools, Lead high-impact collaborative research projects aligned with engineering roadmap, Apply strong engineering principles while maintaining scientific rigor

Seniority

PhD level, Research Scientist

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