Amazon
Senior Applied Scientist, Materials and Process Development, AWS Center for Quantum Computing
$167K–$226K
Pasadena, CA · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Education
- PhD in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics, or equivalent.
About the job
Develops materials and process integrations for superconducting quantum hardware, from deposition and process development through hardware demonstration.
What you'll do
- Develop and optimize materials and thin-film deposition processes for superconducting quantum hardware and higher qubit density.
- Establish process-structure-property relationships, qualify tools and process modules, and design integration schemes for larger wafer formats.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to translate materials advances into production and publish results when appropriate.
What they ask for
- PhD in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics, or equivalent.
- Expertise in thin-film deposition and process integration at 200 mm wafer scale or larger.
- Expertise in thin-film characterization.
Nice to have
- Track record in wafer-scale materials integration for superconducting or semiconductor devices.
- Experience with cross-team projects, scientific programming, superconducting materials, novel materials or deposition processes, 3D integration, or improving device performance through materials or process advances.
Pay
167,100.00 - 226,100.00 USD annually (base salary)
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