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

Benefits

Parental leave

6 weeks From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Non-birth-parent leave

6 weeks From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Family-building benefits

• Fertility benefits: Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
• Adoption assistance: Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
• Surrogacy assistance: Not verified

Mental health support

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Childcare support

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Salary

$143K-$193K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$111,944 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+13.7% - Much faster than average

50% above the BLS role benchmark for data and ml aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Data and ML aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

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Data From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Company stage

Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Equity

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About this role

Applied Scientist, Quantum error correction team, Amazon Center for Quantum Computing Pasadena, California, USA The Amazon Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) in Pasadena, CA, is looking to hire an Applied Scientist in the Quantum Error Correction Theory Team. You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team of scientists working at the forefront of quantum computing. 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. Key job responsibilities - 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

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