Research Scientist II

Amazon
San Francisco, US
On-site

Job Description

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DESCRIPTION:

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Employer: AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC.,

Offered Position: Research Scientist II

Job Location: San Francisco, California

Job Number: AMZ9674001

Position Responsibilities

Design research studies to obtain scientific information. Develop theories or models of physical phenomena encountered in quantum computing, superconducting qubit device physics, materials or process development and characterization. Collaborate with others to determine design specifications, including of superconducting quantum processor chips, microwave chip packages, and associated electrical and mechanical components.

Develop scientific or mathematical models to predict physical device behavior and performance, and verify the implementation of computational models. Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems, for example to validate modeling predictions under experimental uncertainty using statistical methods. Operate laboratory or field equipment and scientific instrumentation for device fabrication, device characterization, or advanced materials research.

Develop new algorithms or methods for designing, simulating, or measuring quantum computers. Develop performance metrics or standards related to quantum information technology. Recommend technical design or process changes to improve quality or performance of superconducting quantum processors and efficiency of their design, manufacture, and testing.

Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists. Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations and present research results to others.

40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $168,126/year to $212,800/year.

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Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Quantum computingSuperconducting qubit device physicsMaterials or process development and characterizationScientific or mathematical modelsStatistical methodsDevice fabricationDevice characterizationAdvanced materials researchAlgorithms or methods for designing, simulating, or measuring quantum computersPerformance metrics or standards related to quantum information technologyQuantum computingSuperconducting qubit device physicsMaterials or process development and characterization

Salary

$168,126 - $212,800

year

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

mid

Posted

4/27/2026

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