AmazonSenior Applied Scientist, Materials and Process Development, AWS Center for Quantum Computing
Amazon is hiring a Senior Applied Scientist, Materials and Process Development, AWS Center for Quantum Computing. It pays $167k-$226k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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Senior Applied Scientist needed to develop and optimize materials for superconducting quantum processors at AWS.
Candidates with a track record in materials integration for superconducting or semiconductor devices at wafer scale 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. As an Applied Scientist at CQC, you will be expected to drive materials integration R&D from process development through hardware demonstration and stay abreast of advances in superconducting materials and semiconductor manufacturing.
Key job responsibilities
You will develop and optimize materials for superconducting quantum hardware, with an emphasis on thin-film deposition processes and materials solutions that enable integration architectures for scaling qubit density. This includes establishing process-structure-property relationships for production-relevant films and interfaces, qualifying new tools and process modules, and designing integration schemes compatible with larger wafer formats. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to translate materials advances into production, and publish results in scientific journals when appropriate.
Basic qualifications
- PhD in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent
- Expertise in thin-film deposition and process integration at 200 mm wafer scale or larger
- Expertise in thin-film characterization
Preferred qualifications
- Experience successfully delivering on projects as part of a cross-team collaboration
- Proficient in a scientific programming environment
- Familiarity with superconducting materials and their integration into device fabrication flows
- Experience developing novel materials or deposition processes for advanced device architectures
- Experience with 3D integration
- Track record of translating materials or process integration advances into improved device performance
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.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, Pasadena - 167,100.00 - 226,100.00 USD annually
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