2027 Quantum Applied Science Internship, Quantum Technologies team

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) is a multi-disciplinary team of theoretical and experimental physicists, materials scientists, and hardware and software engineers on a Basic qualifications: - Are 18 years of age or older - Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum - Can relocate to where the internship is based - Are enrolled in a PhD - Demonstrated science depth in a specific research area, evidenced through publications, thesis work, or equivalent contributions Preferred: - Have publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals - Knowledge of a scripting language (Python, R, etc.) - Experience programming in Python, C++, or another compiled language relevant to your project - Familiarity in one or more of the following areas: superconducting qubits, cavity/circuit QED, solid-state device design or fabrication (including photonics, mechanics, or superconducting electronics devices), quantum optics, open quantum systems, superconductivity, electromagnetic simulations of superconducting circuits, microwave engineering, benchmarking, quantum error correction, or a related topic - Experience with computational modeling relevant to quantum computing hardware - Experience with experimental test and measurement of quantum devices - Experience with control hardware systems relevant to quantum computing - Interest in staying abreast of new research developments in the field of quantum computation - Experience implementing algorithms using quantum computing and scientific toolkits (e.g. Qiskit, Cirq, Python scientific stack including NumPy and SciPy) - · Experience with AI-assisted development tools to accelerate research, coding, or evaluation Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The starting pay for this position is listed below. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits . Pasadena, CA, USA - 135,660.00 USD Annually Santa Clara, CA, USA - 156,060.00 USD Annually