Software Engineering Manager, Control Stack, AWS Center for Quantum Computing

Amazon•Pasadena, CA

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About The Position

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) is a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians, on a mission to develop a fault-tolerant quantum computer. We are looking to hire a Software Engineering Manager to join our growing software group. You will lead a team of interdisciplinary scientists and software engineers, focused on developing software and infrastructure to support the development and operation of scalable fault-tolerant quantum computers. You will interface directly with our experimental physics and control hardware teams to develop and drive a vision for the experimental quantum computing software-hardware interface. The ideal candidate will (1) have strong technical breadth across low-level programming, scientific instrumentation, and computer architecture, (2) have excellent communication skills and a proven track record of collaborating with scientists and hardware engineers, and (3) be excited about empowering and growing a team of scientists and software engineers. Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS. Within AWS UC, Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) roles engage with AWS customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. 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 US export license. If you are unsure if you meet these requirements, please apply and Amazon will review your application for eligibility.

Requirements

3+ years of engineering team management experience
7+ years of engineering experience
Experience managing the full software development lifecycle and implementing software best practices
Proven track record of collaborating with scientists and/or hardware engineers to develop software
Experience sourcing, interviewing, and hiring software engineers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with one or more of the following:
(1) Commercial, academic, or open-source quantum control systems
(2) RFSoC development platforms + FPGA development (e.g. AMD ZCU216)
(3) Standard laboratory test and measurement equipment and drivers (e.g. Spectrum Analyzer, VNA)
Experience with one or more of the following:
(1) Programming language implementation or compiler development
(2) Embedded systems + strict timing constraints (e.g. bare metal, RTOS, custom Linux builds)
(3) Software telemetry systems and standards (e.g. CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry)
(4) High-performance networking technologies (e.g. RDMA, UltaEthernet, UALink)
(5) Distributed systems (e.g. distributed event streaming)

Responsibilities

Develop a technical vision for the quantum software-hardware interface in collaboration w/ senior engineers.
Collaborate effectively with science and hardware teams to derive software needs and priorities.
Own resource allocation and planning activities for your team to meet the needs of your (internal) customers.
Be comfortable “getting your hands dirty” i.e. diving deep into software architecture, metrics, and implementation.
Regularly provide technical evaluation and feedback to your reports (e.g. via code review, design docs, etc.).
Drive hiring activities for your team — develop growth plans, source candidates, and design interview loops.
Coach and empower your employees to become better engineers, collaborators, and communicators.

Benefits

Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences.
Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture.
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