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

- **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc.
- **Location:** Pasadena, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $142,800.0 - $193,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), 3d Models, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Fault Tolerance, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Quantum Computing, Software Tools, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/28007806/Applied-Scientist-Quantum-Error-Correction-Team-Amazon-Center-For-Quantum-Computing-California-Pasadena-7375

## About the Role

The ideal candidate should posses comprehensive knowledge of quantum fault tolerance theory, including:

 - Topological, concatenated and low density parity check codes
 - Quantum decoding algorithms
 - Fault-tolerant logical protocols
You will contribute to developing hardware-aware fault-tolerant protocols and software tools for performance analysis under realistic noise models, helping guide our organization toward delivering a fault-tolerant quantum computer., Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be either a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be able to obtain a U.S export license. If you are unsure if you meet these requirements, please apply and Amazon will review your application for eligibility., Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language

 - PhD in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics
 - Experience with written and verbal communication and presentation
 - Experience working on multi-team, cross-disciplinary projects
 - Demonstrated expertise with quantum error correction

Preferred Qualifications

 - Deep knowledge of quantum codes and protocols
 - Experience implementing and simulating fault-tolerant protocols
 - Track record of adapting fault-tolerance schemes to hardware constraints
 - Experience with fault-tolerant compiling of quantum algorithms
 - Publications in the area of quantum error correction or related fields
 - Experience with quantum computing software frameworks
 - Background in system-level optimization and performance analysis

## Description

Design and evaluate novel quantum error correction schemes, including new codes and fault-tolerant protocols

 - Research and develop hardware-optimized architectures for fault-tolerant computing
 - Drive experimental implementations of quantum fault-tolerance
 - Develop simulation and modeling software tools
 - Lead high-impact, collaborative research projects aligned with our engineering roadmap
 - Apply strong engineering principles while maintaining scientific rigor

A day in the life
Based in Pasadena, CA, you'll work in our purpose-built facility, designed for quantum computing research and development, adjacent to Caltech's campus. As an applied scientist in the quantum error correction team, you will:

 - Drive independent research while collaborating on fault tolerance projects within our architecture
 - Stay abreadth with current developments in the active field of fault-tolerance through joint Caltech seminars and conference participation
 - Partner with experimental scientists to enhance logical performance of quantum processors in a unique opportunity to bridge theory and experiment
 - Design error correction schemes optimized for specific quantum algorithms
 - Collaborate with control stack engineers to enable increasingly sophisticated fault-tolerance experiments
 - Work with systems engineers to identify, understand, and model technical requirements
 - Contribute to regular team discussions and joint planning sessions

About the team


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