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

## Job Title Applied Scientist, Quantum error correction team, Amazon Center for Quantum Computing ## Company The Amazon Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) in Pasadena, CA, is looking to hire an Applied Scientist in the Quantum Error Correction Theory Team. You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team of scientists working at the forefront of quantum computing. ## Responsibilities - Design and evaluate novel quantum error correction schemes, including new codes and fault-tolerant protocols - 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 our engineering roadmap - Apply strong engineering principles while maintaining scientific rigor ## Requirements - Comprehensive knowledge of quantum fault tolerance theory, including: - Topological, concatenated and low density parity check codes - Quantum decoding algorithms - Fault-tolerant logical protocols - Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team - Strong engineering principles and scientific rigor ## Nice to Have - Experience with experimental implementations of quantum fault-tolerance - Experience with simulation and modeling software tools - Experience with control stack engineers and systems engineers ## A day in the life Based in Pasadena, CA, you'll work in our purpose-built facility, designed for quantum computing research and development, adjacent to Caltech's campus. As an applied scientist in the quantum error correction team, you will: - Drive independent research while collaborating on fault tolerance projects within our architecture - Stay abreast with current developments in the active field of fault-tolerance through joint Caltech seminars and conference participation - Partner with experimental scientists to enhance logical performance of quantum processors in a unique opportunity to bridge theory and experiment - Design error correction schemes optimized for specific quantum algorithms - Collaborate with control stack engineers to enable increasingly sophisticated fault-tolerance experiments - Work with systems engineers to identify, understand, and model technical requirements - Contribute to regular team discussions and joint planning sessions ## About the team Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be either a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be able to obtain a U.S. export license. 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