Software Development Engineer, AWS Center for Quantum Computing, Device Team

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) is a multi-disciplinary team of scientists engineers and technicians on a mission to develop a large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer.

We are looking to hire a software development engineer to work closely with scientists and engineers on the Device this role you will work to : 1) improve the efficiency & robustness of automated data collection from our quantum devices across the full stack and 2) build software solutions for improving the visualization & reporting of the collected data.

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About the team

You will be joining the Device team within the AWS Center of Quantum Computing. This team leverages experimental device physics knowledge to generate and improve upon a unit cell of a processor lattice. A focus area of the team is standardization and automation of test standards to increase our statistical knowledge at the unit cell level.

Export Control Requirement :

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be either a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum or be able to obtain a U.S export license. If you are unsure if you meet these requirements please apply and Amazon will review your application for eligibility.

• 2 years of non-internship professional software development experience
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language
• 2 years of development / programming / scripting language (Python / Java / Bash / Perl) experience
• Experience working effectively with science data processing and software engineering teams
• Experience in applying statistical models for large-scale application and building automated analytical systems
• Experience with AWS technologies
• Experience with web services and REST APIs
• Experience with machine learning / statistical modeling data analysis tools and techniques and parameters that affect their performance
• Experience in experimental physics or 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 Companys 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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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129300 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $223600 / year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and / or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Software Development

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 129300 - 223600