Senior Technical Program Manager - Quantum Computing, Amazon Braket

Amazon is hiring a Senior Technical Program Manager - Quantum Computing, Amazon Braket in Seattle, United States. It pays $164k-$221k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Drive complex technical programs and partnerships for quantum computing services on Amazon Braket.

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Amazon Braket is an AWS service and team of engineers and scientists working to make it easy for customer to explore quantum computing.

We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to help grow one of AWS’s most forward-looking services. You will drive programs and solutions that help customers experiment with quantum technologies, develop new skills, discover potential applications, and plan for the future. You must enjoy working on complex and ambiguous problems and working with engineers and scientists to thrive in a fast-paced and uncertain market. You are familiar with software development best practices, building and managing scalable systems, and delivering a user experience that customers will love.

Responsibilities include managing programs that span multiple engineering and applied science teams and other AWS services. You will drive integration activities with our external quantum hardware partners, defining and delivering against operational and security requirements. You will be a force multiplier, contributing to the strategic and tactical planning of the organization, setting goals and helping to prioritize resources.

Work/Life Balance

At the Amazon Braket, we understand that developing quantum computing technology is a marathon, not a sprint. Mental and physical wellness is encouraged within our team and throughout AWS. The work/life integration within Amazon encourages a culture where employees work hard and have ownership over their downtime. We work hard to establish informal and structured wellness elements that can be done virtually.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We are committed to the growth and development of every member of the Amazon Braket team. You will receive career-growth-minded management and mentorship from a software and science team and also have the opportunity to participate in Amazon's mentorship programs.

Inclusive and Diverse Culture

Amazon Braket is intentional about attracting, developing, and retaining amazing talent from diverse backgrounds to build a world class team. We’re looking for a new teammate who is enthusiastic, empathetic, curious, motivated, reliable, and able to work effectively with their peers. With quantum computing being a new and growing initiative within AWS, you would have an opportunity to make an impact on our inclusive team culture.

Basic qualifications

- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience
- 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- 3+ years of software development experience
- 5+ years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules

Preferred qualifications

- 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
- Experience working effectively with science, data processing, and software engineering teams

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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, NY, New York - 163,600.00 - 221,300.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually

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Senior Technical Program Manager - Quantum Computing, Amazon Braket at Amazon rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

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Key facts

Senior Technical Program Manager - Quantum Computing, Amazon Braket is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $164k-$221k a year.
The role is based in US, WA, Seattle.
The job was posted on September 4, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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