Amazon
Applied Scientist, Quantum Algorithms, Center for Quantum Computing
$143K–$222K
Pasadena, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Apr 29, 2026
- Location
- Pasadena, CA
San Francisco, CA - Education
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD in operations research, applied mathematics, theoretical computer science, or equivalent.
About the job
Conduct theoretical research on applications of fault-tolerant quantum computers, develop and optimize quantum algorithms, and lead research projects aligned with engineering goals.
What you'll do
- Analyze and optimize existing algorithms, invent new algorithms, and identify application areas for fault-tolerant quantum computers.
- Estimate algorithm resource costs for hardware architectures and communicate research through reports, papers, presentations, and collaboration.
- Provide quantum algorithms expertise, work with stakeholders and the Quantum Error Correction team, and mentor research interns.
What they ask for
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD in operations research, applied mathematics, theoretical computer science, or equivalent.
- Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals.
- Experience in algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, or high-performance computing.
- Experience driving collaborative projects from conception to delivery.
Nice to have
- Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++.
- Quantum applications expertise, quantum error correction knowledge, high-performance computing or machine learning experience, or experience performing resource estimates.
Pay
142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually (base salary); 171,600.00 - 222,200.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
Python, Java, C++
AI focus
Develop and analyze quantum algorithms, including in machine learning and other application domains.
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