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Quantum Research Scientist, AWS Center for Quantum Computing

Amazon

Amazon

Pasadena, CA, USA
Posted on Jun 25, 2025

DESCRIPTION

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) in Pasadena, CA, is looking to hire a Quantum Research Scientist in the Quantum Algorithms team. You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians, all working at the forefront of quantum computing.

You should have a deep and broad knowledge of quantum algorithms and applications for fault-tolerant quantum computers, and standard mathematical and computational methods for analyzing them.



Key job responsibilities
We are looking to hire a Research Scientist focused on developing algorithms and applications for error-corrected quantum computers. In this role, you will:

- Collaborate with other members of the Quantum Algorithms team and our academic collaborators, to analyze and optimize existing quantum algorithms
- Think big to invent new quantum algorithms and discover new application areas for fault-tolerant quantum computers
- Provide subject matter expertise on the topic of quantum algorithms, and communicate the latest developments to the broader quantum computing team
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen the long-term value proposition of quantum computing
- Interact with the Quantum Error Correction team to understand the interplay between quantum algorithms and quantum error correction
- Publish research papers in scientific journals and present at conferences
- Manage research interns working on scientific projects
You are expected to develop and lead high-impact research projects that intersect with our engineering roadmap. Organization and communication skills are essential.