[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Amazon jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Amazon · San Francisco, CA # Applied Scientist, Center for Quantum Computing, Physical Design and Simulation US, CA, San Francisco Design Listed on Amazon’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Amazon’s careers site →](https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10580290/applied-scientist-center-for-quantum-computing-physical-design-and-simulation) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Amazon](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/) / Applied Scientist, Center for Quantum Computing, Physical Design and Simulation ## Job description The Amazon Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) is a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians, all working to innovate in quantum computing for the benefit of our customers. We are looking to hire an Applied Scientist to design and model novel superconducting quantum devices (including qubits), readout and control schemes, and advanced quantum processors. The ideal candidate will have a track record of original scientific contributions, strong engineering principles, and/or software development experience. Resourcefulness, as well as strong organizational and communication skills, is essential. ### About the team 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. ### 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 preferred 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/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. ### 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 US export license. If you are unsure if you meet these requirements, please apply and Amazon will review your application for eligibility. 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 3 days - Location: US, CA, San Francisco[Apply on Amazon’s careers site →](https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10580290/applied-scientist-center-for-quantum-computing-physical-design-and-simulation) ## More jobs at Amazon ### [Applied Scientist, Superconducting Digital and Cryogenic Control Electronics,Center for Quantum Computing, Physical Design and Simulation, Enabling Technologies](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/75686dd74f0212829ce3/) US, CA, San Francisco ### [Senior Conversation Designer, Devices & Services Design Group](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/cd9495a9dc1b5c6fdcaf/) US, CA, San Francisco ### [Senior Design Program Manager, Prime Video](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/8a1008c04b6899ced63a/) US, CA, San Francisco ### [Sr. Product Designer, Amazon Music Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/ac8a82c23fafea93c83e/) US, CA, San Francisco ### [Sr. UX Manager, AI Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/890fd113d00b48c4b767/) US, CA, San Francisco ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Staff Quantum Optical Research Scientist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/58a4bbb1858ad581c94a/) Lockheed Martin · Louisville, CO ### [Senior Quantum Computer Scientist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/0bcb121763a7341701f8/) Lockheed Martin · Highlands Ranch, CO, Herndon, VA, Palo Alto, CA ### [Senior Applied Scientist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/oracle/jobs/f8ed9ff14b05042cc65f/) Oracle · United States ### [Applied Scientist II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/1932503c468419f688ab/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Principal Applied Scientist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/6887d8f40d7a9e34526e/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond [Jobs in San Francisco, CA](/locations/us/ca/san-francisco/)[Jobs in California](/locations/us-ca/)[Design jobs](/functions/design/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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