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🥝 Applied Scientist, Quantum error correction team, Amazon Center for Quantum Computing

Amazon | Pasadena, United States | Posted June 03, 2026

Job Description

Description
The Amazon Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) in Pasadena, CA, is looking to hire an Applied Scientist in the Quantum Error Correction Theory Team. You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team of scientists working at the forefront of quantum computing.

The ideal candidate should posses comprehensive knowledge of quantum fault tolerance theory, including:
- Topological, concatenated and low density parity check codes
- Quantum decoding algorithms
- Fault-tolerant logical protocols
You will contribute to developing hardware-aware fault-tolerant protocols and software tools for performance analysis under realistic noise models, helping guide our organization toward delivering a fault-tolerant quantum computer.

Key job responsibilities
- Design and evaluate novel quantum error correction schemes, including new codes and fault-tolerant protocols
- Research and develop hardware-optimized architectures for fault-tolerant computing
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