Applied Scientist, Quantum Device Packaging & Environment R&D, Device Team, AWS Center for Quantum Computing, Device Team
Amazon · Pasadena, CA · Applied Science
About this role
Amazon is hiring a mid-level Applied Scientist in the machine learning function based in Pasadena, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Java, AWS, Linux. Compensation is listed at $142,800–$193,200 per year.
- Role
- Applied Scientist
- Function
- machine learning
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Pasadena, CA
- Department
- Applied Science
- Posted
- Mar 31, 2026
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Job description
from Amazon careersThe Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena, CA, is looking to hire an Applied Scientist on the Device Team, focused on packaging and environmental R D for quantum devices. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of theoretical and experimental physicists, materials scientists, and hardware and software engineers working at the forefront of quantum computing. You should have deep expertise in the design, modeling, and testing of packaging and off-chip environments for microelectronic or quantum devices, with a strong understanding of how packaging and environmental factors impact qubit performance at cryogenic operating conditions. Candidates with a track record of original scientific contributions in packaging, microwave engineering, or quantum cryogenic hardware will be preferred. We are looking for candidates with strong scientific and engineering principles, resourcefulness and a bias for action, superior problem solving, and excellent communication skills. Working effectively within a team environment is essential. As an applied scientist at CQC, you will be expected to drive packaging and environmental R D from concept through hardware demonstration and stay abreast of advances in quantum hardware packaging and cryogenic measurement science. Key job responsibilities In this role, you will develop packaging and environmental R D for superconducting quantum…