Quantum Research Scientist, Control Stack

Key Skills

Java Programming, Design of Experiment, Python Programming, SQL, MATLAB Programming, Digital Marketing/Sales

Job Description

Job summary

Interested in being part of a team that’s pushing the bounds of what’s possible with quantum technology?

We are looking for a research scientist to help build up a new quantum control stack. You will work closely with our existing quantum hardware and software teams to define requirements and design, build, program, and test a quantum control system. You will then work cross-functionally with others in the science team to enable their work measuring novel quantum devices.

Potential responsibilities may include:

• Building up various components of a quantum control stack
• Creating an interface for generation of complex pulse sequences
• Collaborating with other scientists to perform test and measurement of new quantum hardware

Work/Life Balance

We understand that developing quantum technology is a marathon, not a sprint. Mental and physical wellness is encouraged within our team and throughout AWS. The work/life integration within Amazon encourages a culture where employees work hard and have ownership over their downtime. We are exploring more structured wellness elements including meditation scheduling, running group meet-ups, and a culture of sharing wellness tips.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We are committed to the growth and development of every member of our team. You will receive career-growth-minded management and mentorship from a software and science team and also have the opportunity to participate in Amazon's mentorship programs. You will work closely with quantum research scientists and have opportunities to learn about quantum technology and contribute to the development of scientific software for quantum information systems at AWS.

Inclusive and Diverse Culture

Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

BASIC QUALIFICATION

• 3+ years of experience working in a scientific or engineering research laboratory (academic or industry)
• Experience in pulse sequence programming using an arbitrary waveform generator, FPGA, or other similar system
• Hands-on experience in RF engineering
• Basic programming skills (Python, Matlab, etc)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS0

• PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or related discipline
• Experience in programming microcontrollers or FPGAs
• Expertise in analog and digital signal processing
• Experience with collaborative programming in Python and code management tools such as Git
• Research experience involving any of the following areas: quantum information, quantum optics, optimal control, feedback control systems