Research Software Engineer, Calibration

Job Description

Job Title: Research Software Engineer, Calibration, MQS Center for Quantum Computing. Location: United States (Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. - B02)

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable, intuitive software frameworks for running quantum computing experiments and analyzing experimental data.
• Build Python APIs, scientific software frameworks, data analysis pipelines, and calibration workflows.
• Develop and improve quantum calibration techniques to support larger quantum devices.
• Optimize experiment execution and analysis tools to increase research throughput.
• Create dashboards that allow researchers to monitor, inspect, and control quantum device calibration.
• Deploy, maintain, and improve cloud infrastructure supporting quantum research workflows;
• Collaborate closely with experimental physicists and research scientists to understand scientific requirements.
• Translate scientific requirements into practical software designs while balancing performance and development time.
• Mentor scientists and researchers in contributing to the software codebase through documentation and best practices.
• Coordinate with software engineers and researchers to deliver new features and improvements.
• Stay current with advances in experimental quantum computing and scientific software development.

Qualifications:

• PhD or at least 6 years of applied research experience.
• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Experience with the complete software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, testing, build processes, and operations.
• Experience collaborating with scientists in a research environment;
• At least 1 year of experience developing calibration software for experimental quantum computing.
• Strong software engineering, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to independently manage projects from design through implementation.

Preferred:

• Experience with quantum control hardware.
• Experience working with SQL databases.
• Experience using AWS services and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with GraphQL and React.
• Experience applying machine learning and AI techniques.
• Familiarity with open-source scientific software.
• Experience with quantum simulation.

Benefits:

• Work on cutting-edge research toward fault-tolerant quantum computing.
• Collaborate with world-class scientists, engineers, and researchers.
• Mentorship and continuous professional development opportunities.
• Access to knowledge-sharing programs and career advancement resources.
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment;
• Flexible work culture supporting work-life balance.
• Opportunity to contribute to scalable scientific software used in advanced quantum computing research.

Other Information:

• This position is part of Amazon's Models, Quantum, and Silicon (MQS) Center for Quantum Computing.
• The role focuses on developing research software that enables calibration and operation of experimental quantum hardware.
• Candidates must satisfy U.S. export control requirements or be eligible to obtain the required export authorization.
• Amazon encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with non-traditional career paths;
• Experience with quantum calibration and collaboration with experimental physics teams is highly valued.
• Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the hiring process for qualified candidates with disabilities.