Applied Scientist, Quantum error correction team, Amazon Center for Quantum Computing

Overview In this role you will design and evaluate quantum error correction codes and fault-tolerant protocols, working within a multi-disciplinary team in the Amazon Center for Quantum Computing to advance hardware-aware fault tolerance. You will develop architectures and software tools for performance analysis under realistic noise, guiding the path toward a fault-tolerant quantum computer. Expect close collaboration with Caltech and experimental teams to bridge theory and practice, and to drive high-impact research aligned with our engineering roadmap. This role blends rigorous theory with hardware considerations to accelerate quantum resilience at scale. You will contribute to cutting-edge work,享 Compensation / Benefitshealth insurance (medical, dental, vision)401(k) matchingpaid time offparential leaveRSUs (restricted stock units)sign-on payments ResponsibilitiesDesign and evaluate novel quantum error correction schemes and fault-tolerant protocolsDevelop hardware-optimized architectures for fault-tolerant computingLead experimental implementations of quantum fault-toleranceCreate simulation and modeling software toolsDrive high-impact, collaborative research projects aligned with the engineering roadmapApply engineering principles while maintaining scientific rigorCollaborate with control stack engineers and systems engineers to enable advanced fault-tolerance experimentsPartner with experimental scientists to enhance logical performance of quantum processorsStay current with fault-tolerance developments through seminars and conferencesWork in a cross-disciplinary, multi-team environment Key requirementsPhD in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics or physicsExperience programming in Java, C++, Python or related languageExperience with written and verbal communication and presentationExperience working on multi-team, cross-disciplinary projectsDemonstrated expertise with quantum error correction or related areasExperience implementing and simulating fault-tolerant protocolsPublications in quantum error correction or related fieldscollaborationcommunicationcross-disciplinary teamworkquantum error correction and fault-tolerant protocolshardware-aware fault-tolerancesimulation and modeling software