Applied Scientist, Processor, Amazon Center for Quantum Computing
Core
Verification and validation of circuit components (gates, reset, readout) for quantum error correction codes and mapping component performance to QEC requirements.
Role type
Applied Scientist (Quantum Processor Test & Measurement)
Builds
Experimental test plans for quantum processors and error budgets for QEC components
Domain
Quantum Computing / Experimental Physics / Hardware Characterization
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
experimental design, statistical analysis, quantum system characterization, theory/simulation tools, error budgeting, data interpretation
Preferred skills
superconducting qubits, cavity/circuit QED, microwave control, two-qubit gate dynamics, readout modeling, pulse optimization, automated processor bring-up
Technologies
Java, C++, Python
Responsibilities
Develop experimental test plans to validate new processor designs; Characterize building blocks of QEC codes and build error budgets; Design experiments to separate crosstalk from intrinsic performance; Prototype calibration and measurement approaches; Investigate discrepancies between measured and expected behavior
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
