Applied Science Manager, Center for Quantum Computing

Amazon • San Francisco, CA

1d • $211,400 - $286,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Amazon Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) is seeking to hire an Applied Science Manager to lead a team of scientists in the physical design and simulation of superconducting quantum processors. In this role, you will use advanced modeling, simulation, and experimental design to drive improvements in scaling and performance. You will partner with other physics and engineering teams to advance the development of fault-tolerant quantum computers.

Requirements

• PhD in engineering, technology, computer science, machine learning, robotics, operations research, statistics, mathematics or equivalent quantitative field
• 3+ years of scientists or machine learning engineers management experience
• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language

Nice To Haves

• Experience hiring and leading experienced scientists as well as having a successful record of developing junior members from academia or industry to a successful career track
• Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
• Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of any of the following: quantum mechanical systems modeling, computational electromagnetics, cryogenic electronics, VLSI physical design, electronic design automation, numerical modeling and simulation, superconducting qubits and quantum computing

Responsibilities

• Hire Applied Scientists from diverse technical backgrounds to design quantum processors and improve the design process
• Develop scientific talent through goal setting, feedback, collaborative work, and coaching
• Collaborate with other science teams in designing experiments to overcome scaling and performance limitations
• Influence engineering team development priorities in enabling systematic processor design and simulation workflows
• Manage tactical and strategic initiatives with scientific projects pursued within team
• Enable creative and innovative experimentation while striving for operational excellence

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave
• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree