SDE II - Fabrication Manufacturing System

Job Description

Job Title: Software Development Engineer II – Fabrication Manufacturing Execution System (MES). Location: Los Angeles County, California

AWS is hiring a Software Development Engineer to support the quantum fabrication team by building and maintaining data applications and infrastructure; You will work directly with scientists, engineers, & technical program managers to create scalable software tools that help accelerate progress in quantum computing.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with fabrication scientists and engineers to gather requirements and translate them into technical designs.
• Build software tools for process planning, data visualization, and timeline analysis to support quantum fabrication workflows.
• Maintain and improve data ingestion pipelines connecting custom MES systems with AWS’s broader ecosystem;
• Design robust database schemas that reflect processes and physical artifacts in the fabrication lifecycle.
• Take ownership of software stability, code quality, and system reliability;
• Proactively identify integration bottlenecks and streamline engineering workflows.
• Create charting tools that allow scientists to correlate data across different sources.
• Contribute to the development of fault-tolerant quantum computers through software infrastructure support.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional software development experience (excluding internships);
• 2+ years of experience in system design or architecture with a focus on reliability and scalability
• Proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Python)

Preferred:

• 3+ years of experience across the full software development lifecycle (coding standards, reviews, source control, CI/CD, operations)
• Hands-on experience building or supporting a Manufacturing Execution System;
• Previous collaboration with research scientists or fabrication teams
• Experience using AWS cloud services

Team Overview: You will join the Device Lifecycle Software Development team at the AWS Center for Quantum Computing; This team develops the infrastructure needed to scale quantum technologies; The environment combines software engineering with cutting-edge research.

Work Culture and Values:

• Diversity and Inclusion: Amazon welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, even if you don't meet every requirement.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work practices are supported to maintain personal well-being;
• Mentorship and Growth: Continuous learning is encouraged through mentorship and training.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary Range: $129,300 to $223,600/year, depending on location and experience;
• Other Compensation: May include equity, signing bonuses, and full medical and financial benefits