Quantum Research Scientist, AWS Center for Quantum Computing

Amazon • Pasadena, CA

2d • $136,000 - $184,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena, CA, is looking to hire a Research Scientist with experience in semiconductor process development who will aid in AWS’s effort to bring cloud quantum computing services to its worldwide customer base. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, and hardware and software engineers working at the forefront of quantum computing. Through your work inside and outside of the cleanroom environment in the fabrication research and development group, you will solve problems related to developing next-generation quantum processors. Candidates must have a demonstrated background in sound scientific and engineering principles, and must have excellent data analysis, bias for action, problem solving, and communication skills, and be highly motivated and curious to research and learn new technical topics as needed. As a research scientist you will be expected to work on new ideas and stay abreast of novel approaches in fabricating and packaging superconducting quantum processors. Working effectively within a team environment is critical.

Requirements

• PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of quantitative field research experience
• Experience investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products
• Experience analyzing both experimental and observational data sets
• Ph.D. in physics, electrical engineering, materials science, or a related field in science or engineering
• A demonstrated track record of original, impactful work done micro-/nano-fabrication
• Hands-on experience with electron beam lithography; photolithography (mask or maskless aligners, steppers, and scanners); wafer-level wet/dry etching techniques; wafer cleaning and lift-off techniques; thin film deposition techniques (e.g., PECVD, LPCVD, ALD, evaporation, sputtering, and furnace oxidation); semiconductor and thin film metrology techniques (e.g., AFM, SEM, XPS, EDX, profilometry, reflectometry, and ellipsometry); one or more manufacturing execution systems
• Effective at managing multiple tasks/projects and working independently or within a team environment with other scientists, engineers, and technicians who might have a wide range of technical skill levels

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of R, MATLAB, Python or similar scripting language
• Experience with agile development
• Experience building web based dashboards using common frameworks
• Familiarity with superconducting quantum computing components, fabrication, and packaging techniques
• 1+ years of relevant industry experience working in a cleanroom environment
• Great problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong verbal, written, and data presentation skills
• Hands-on experience with electroplating; wafer thinning; chemical mechanical polishing; wafer level and flip-chip packaging techniques; temporary and permanent wafer level bonding; 2.5/3D integration schemes
• Experience in performing failure analysis and root cause investigation for process excursions
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis and design of experiments using JMP or minitab
• Experience in yield monitoring, statical process control, and demonstrating process capability

Responsibilities

• Developing novel processes to fabricate high-coherence superconducting qubits
• Developing advanced 3DI interconnect and routing technologies for integrating superconducting quantum technologies
• Analyzing inline metrology and electrical test data
• Writing production standard operating procedures to transfer newly-developed processes to production teams
• Interacting with project leads to provide feedback that continuously improves different processes

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

What This Job Offers

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