Applied Science Manager, Center for Quantum Computing

Do you want to make an impact on quantum computing hardware development through computational science and engineering? Do you thrive when working with scientists and engineers from diverse backgrounds in a multidisciplinary environment? The Amazon Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) is seeking to hire an Applied Science Manager to innovate in physical design and simulation methods, and develop the software stack used to design superconducting quantum computers.

In this role, you will lead a team developing scientific software for quantum electronic design automation. The ideal candidate is expected to advance the state of the art for computational science in service of realizing a fault-tolerant quantum computer.

Key job responsibilities

- Hire and develop Applied Scientists that build physical design and simulation software

- Partner with science teams to understand needs and drive adoption of improved methods and tooling

- Influence engineering team development priorities in high-performance computing infrastructure

- Manage tactical and strategic initiatives with scientific projects pursued within team

- Enable creative and innovative experimentation while striving for operational excellence

About the team

The Amazon 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.

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Export Control Requirement

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience hiring and growing top talent

- Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs

- Experience building complex highly-scalable systems that involve predictive models or applications of machine learning

- 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

- Knowledge of any of the following: computational electromagnetics, cryogenic electronics, VLSI physical design, electronic design automation, numerical modeling and simulation, superconducting qubits and quantum computing

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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USA, CA, San Francisco - 211,400.00 - 286,000.00 USD annually