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Senior Applied Scientist - Quantum Error Correction and Compilation - Amazon.com
Software Engineer
Senior Applied Scientist driving fault‑tolerant quantum computing by designing error‑correction schemes, mapping logical circuits to physical qubits, and optimizing resource usage for production‑grade quantum workloads.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Define and evaluate quantum error‑correction strategies that can be deployed in production quantum systems.
- Design compilation pipelines that map logical quantum circuits onto physical qubit architectures while minimizing overhead.
- Collaborate with the FTQC Science Lead to translate research roadmaps into implementable software solutions.
- Develop and integrate decoders and error‑mitigation modules into the execution flow of quantum jobs.
- Analyze resource trade‑offs and performance metrics to guide hardware‑software co‑design decisions.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent experience in quantum computing, quantum information science, or a related field.
- Deep expertise in quantum error correction and fault‑tolerant quantum architectures.
- Strong background in quantum circuit compilation and optimization techniques.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++ for building scientific software.
- Proven ability to work cross‑functionally with scientists and engineers to deliver production‑ready solutions.