Amazon
Senior Applied Scientist - Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing, Amazon Braket
$167K–$249K
Seattle, WA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jun 25, 2026
- Location
- Seattle, WA
New York, NY - Experience
- 3+ years of research experience in quantum error correction (academic or industry).
- Education
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field with focus on quantum information science.
About the job
Develop and implement quantum error-correction and compilation approaches for Amazon Braket’s fault-tolerant quantum computing systems, translating research into production-ready solutions.
What you'll do
- Make scientific design decisions on error-correction codes, logical gate synthesis, and qubit mapping; develop resource-estimation algorithms.
- Implement and benchmark approaches against realistic noise models and hardware constraints, collaborating with software engineers and quantum hardware providers.
- Publish research and represent Amazon Braket at relevant conferences and workshops.
What they ask for
- Knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java or Perl.
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field, focused on quantum information science.
- 3+ years of research experience in quantum error correction (academic or industry).
- Track record of relevant publications and experience implementing quantum algorithms or error-correction protocols in simulation or on real hardware.
Nice to have
- Experience implementing QEC protocols on physical quantum devices; experience with multiple qubit modalities or error-correcting codes.
- Familiarity with quantum compilation tools such as Stim, PyMatching, or TKET, or experience at the science-engineering boundary in a product-oriented environment.
Pay
USD 183,800.00 - 248,700.00 annually (base salary); USD 167,100.00 - 226,100.00 annually (base salary)
Tools
C/C++, Python, Java, Perl, Stim, PyMatching, TKET
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