2026 Fall Quantum Applied Science Internship, Center for Quantum Computing

About the role

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 mission to develop a fault-tolerant quantum computer. Throughout your internship journey, you'll have access to unparalleled resources, including state-of-the-art computing infrastructure, cutting-edge research papers, and mentorship from industry luminaries. This immersive experience will not only sharpen your technical skills but also cultivate your ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where bold ideas are celebrated.

Key job responsibilities

• Work alongside global experts to develop and implement novel, scalable solutions that advance the state-of-the-art in the areas of quantum computing.
• Tackle challenging, groundbreaking research problems, work with leading edge technology, focus on highly targeted customer use-cases, and launch products that solve problems for Amazon customers.
• Collaborate with diverse groups and cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems.
• Be a self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, with strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

About the team

Diverse Experiences
AWS 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.

Why AWS?

• World's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform
• Inclusive team culture
• Mentorship & career growth
• Work/life balance
• Hybrid work

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
• Enrolled in a PhD

Preferred Qualifications

• Have publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
• Knowledge of a scripting language (Python, R, etc.)
• Familiarity in one or more of the following areas: superconducting qubits, cavity/circuit QED, quantum fabrication, quantum optics, open quantum systems, superconductivity, electromagnetic simulations of superconducting circuits, microwave engineering, benchmarking, quantum error correction, or related topic.
• Interest in staying abreast of new research developments in the field of quantum computation

Pay

USA, CA, PASADENA - $142,800.00 - $193,200.00 USD annually

USA, CA, PASADENA - $142,800.00 - $193,200.00 USD annually

USA, CA, SANTA CLARA - $171,600.00 - $222,200.00 USD annually

USA, CA, SANTA CLARA - $171,600.00 - $222,200.00 USD annually