Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

Quantum Computing

InstrumentControlEngineer,Software

$80–193k Pasadena, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Instrument Control Engineer, Software at Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.. Skills: Instrument control, Software development, Quantum devices. Work with control hardware developers. Collaborate with vendors”

Industry & Context.

Quantum Computing
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

US citizen or national, US permanent resident, Lawfully admitted refugee, Granted asylum, Obtain US export license

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years programming experience, PhD or Bachelor's degree and 4+ years experience, 1+ years control systems experience, Experience working with scientists, Full software development life experience

Nice to Have

Embedded software development experience, Digital signal processing experience, RFSoC platforms experience, Standard communication interfaces experience, Compiler development experience, Low-latency networking technologies experience, Monitoring and telemetry platforms experience

What You'll Do.

Work with control hardware developers

Collaborate with vendors

Implement instrument drivers

Implement control logic

Contribute to compiler backend

Benchmark system performance

Define key performance metrics

Ensure new features integrated

Partner with scientists

Contribute to codebase

Translate science requirements

Translate software requirements

Coordinate with stakeholders

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Science staff needs; Internal stakeholders; Other engineers; Other scientists

Communication Scope

Technical documentation

Process & Methodology

Roadmap planning

Full Job Description

The Amazon Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) is a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians, on a mission to develop a fault-tolerant quantum computer. We are looking to hire an Instrument Control Engineer to join our growing software team. You will work closely with our experimental physics and control hardware development teams to enable their work characterizing, calibrating, and operating novel quantum devices. The ideal candidate should be able to translate high-level science requirements into software implementations (e.g. Python APIs/frameworks, compiler passes, embedded SW, instrument drivers) that are performant, scalable, and intuitive. This requires someone who (1) has a strong desire to work within a team of scientists and engineers, and (2) demonstrates ownership in initiating and driving projects to completion. This role has a particular emphasis on working directly with our control hardware designers and vendors to develop instrument software for test and measurement. Inclusive Team Culture Here at Amazon, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/

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