The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) is a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians on a mission to develop a fault-tolerant quantum computer.
You will be joining a team located in Pasadena, CA that develops material innovations to improve the performance of quantum processors. We are looking to hire a Quantum Research Scientist who will apply their expertise in thin film growth and characterization to the optimization of fabricated superconducting quantum devices. In this role, you are expected to lead and assist research projects that are aligned with our Center’s technical roadmap. You will develop new ideas and design experiments aimed at identifying the most promising material systems, deposition conditions, and integration processes for superconducting circuit applications.
Key job responsibilities
* Develop deposition processes for epitaxial thin film stacks made of superconducting, semiconducting, and dielectric materials for the fabrication of quantum devices.
* Characterize the structural and chemical properties of the films.
* Search for correlations between the material properties and performance metrics of quantum devices that are fabricated from these materials.
* Communicate engineering and scientific findings to teammates, the broader CQC team and, when appropriate, publish findings in scientific journals.
A day in the life
At the AWS CQC, we understand that developing quantum computing technology is a marathon, not a sprint. The work/life integration within our team encourages a culture where employees work hard and also have ownership over their downtime.
We are committed to the growth and development of every employee at the AWS CQC, and that includes our research scientists. You will receive management and mentorship from within the team that is geared toward career growth, and also have the opportunity to participate in Amazon's mentorship programs for scientists and engineers. Working closely with other quantum research scientists in other disciplines – like design, measurement and cryogenic hardware – will provide opportunities to dive deep into an education on quantum computing.
About the team
Our team contributes to the fabrication of processors and other hardware that enable quantum computing technologies. Doing that necessitates the development of materials with tailored properties for superconducting circuits. Research Scientists and Engineers on the Materials team operate deposition and characterization systems in order to develop and optimize thin film processes for use in these devices. They work alongside other Research Scientists and Engineers to help deliver the fabricated devices for quantum computing experiments.
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