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Research Software Engineer, Calibration, MQS Center for Quantum Computing

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Base Salary

$172k - $222k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Architect extensible and intuitive frameworks for quantum-computing experiments and data analysis.
  • Develop calibration software, APIs, data-analysis pipelines, and workflows that support larger quantum devices.
  • Optimize experiment and analysis tools for faster throughput.
  • Build dashboards for inspecting and controlling quantum-device calibration state.
  • Deploy and maintain cloud infrastructure for increasingly complex scientific workflows.
  • Translate science and software requirements into design proposals and drive implementation through rollout.
  • Mentor scientists and contribute to documentation so researchers can participate in the codebase.
  • Collaborate with experimental physicists, scientists, engineers, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Experience programming in Java, C++, Python, or a related language.
  • PhD or at least 6 years of applied research experience.
  • Experience working with scientists in a research environment.
  • At least 1 year of experience with calibration for experimental quantum computing.
  • Preferred: experience with quantum-control hardware, SQL databases, AWS tools and services, GraphQL, React, machine learning and AI, open-source scientific software, or quantum simulation.
  • Candidates must meet applicable U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be able to obtain a U.S. export license.

Benefits

  • Amazon offers health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program, mental-health support, a medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, and adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
  • Benefits include 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
  • The compensation package may include sign-on payments and restricted stock units; final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and location.
  • The workplace emphasizes inclusion, mentorship, career growth, flexibility, and work-life harmony.

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