Software Development Engineer II

Software Development Engineer II, Centre for Quantum ComputingLocation: Pasadena, California, USAResponsibilities:Design and build data lakes and data pipelines that combine experimental, fabrication, and metrology data from different sources into a unified, queryable platform.Develop AI-native workflows that automate the experiment, analysis, and recommendation cycle.Build workflows that ingest experimental results, run machine learning models, identify insights, and recommend next steps with minimal human intervention.Develop LLM-powered tools and autonomous agents that allow researchers to query, visualize, and reason about fabrication and experimental data using natural language.Work directly with research scientists, process engineers, and hardware teams to understand their requirements and turn research needs into practical software solutions.Implement machine learning analysis systems for applications such as automated defect detection, yield prediction, and process optimization using live fabrication data.Design and build recommendation engines that evaluate design-of-experiment tradeoffs involving cost, time, and performance.Surface actionable recommendations for research teams based on experimental and fabrication data.Own the reliability, scalability, and operational health of developed systems.Implement monitoring, alerting, and on-call support for production systems.Contribute to the technical direction of the Device Lifecycle team through design documents, architecture reviews, and code reviews.Help develop software that supports the scaling of quantum computing technologies, including fabrication execution systems and AI-powered research tools.Qualifications:At least 3 years of professional software development experience, excluding internships.At least 2 years of experience designing or architecting new and existing software systems, including design patterns, reliability, and scalability.At least 3 years of Object-Oriented Design experience.Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.Experience programming with at least one software programming language.Benefits and Compensation:Base salary range: $143,700 to $194,400 per year.Additional compensation may include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).Final compensation is determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.Medical, dental, and vision insurance.Prescription drug coverage.Basic Life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life insurance options.Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Mental health support.Medical Advice Line.Flexible Spending Accounts.Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.401(k) matching.Paid time off.Parental leave.Other Information:Work Location: Pasadena, CA, USA.Job Function: Software Development.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Amazon provides workplace accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the application and hiring process.Los Angeles County applicants are subject to applicable Fair Chance Ordinance requirements.The position includes operational responsibilities such as monitoring, alerting, and on-call support.Amazon states that veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.