Amazon
Applied Scientist, Device Team, AWS Center for Quantum Computing
$143K–$193K
Pasadena, CA · Full-time · Posted Apr 8, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years with a Master's degree; alternatively, a PhD is accepted.
- Education
- PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of science, technology, engineering or related field experience
About the job
Develop quantum-device experiments and measurement methods to characterize and improve superconducting films, resonators, junctions, and qubits for next-generation quantum processors.
What you'll do
- Develop devices and physical metrology methods, identify performance limits, and improve device capabilities.
- Build integrated experiments covering design, fabrication, cryogenics, signal chain, and control-stack software.
- Conduct rigorous research, share findings, and recommend improvements to future quantum processors.
What they ask for
- PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of science, technology, engineering or related field experience
- Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
- Broad experience in experimental physics; strong problem-solving and communication skills
Nice to have
- Deep knowledge and experience in low temperature condensed matter physics
Pay
142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
Java, C++, Python
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