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Amazon Web Services (AWS) · 5 hours ago

Research Scientist Intern, Center for Quantum Computing

positionPasadena, CA
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
money$136K/yr - $184K/yr

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) is seeking a Research Scientist Intern to contribute to the development of fault-tolerant quantum computing. The intern will work with global experts to tackle groundbreaking research problems, develop scalable solutions, and engage with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.

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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
Launch products that solve problems for Amazon customers

Qualification

Superconducting qubitsQuantum opticsQuantum error correctionRMATLABPythonMicrowave engineeringBenchmarkingOpen quantum systemsElectromagnetic simulationsCavity/circuit QEDSuperconductivity

Required

Can relocate to where the internship is based
Are enrolled in a PhD program during/through the duration of your internship
Are 18 years of age or older
Ability to work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 11 week internship minimum

Preferred

Familiarity in one or more of the following areas: superconducting qubits, cavity/circuit QED, quantum optics, open quantum systems, superconductivity, electromagnetic simulations of superconducting circuits, microwave engineering, benchmarking, quantum error correction, etc
Knowledge of R, MATLAB, Python or similar scripting language
Interest is staying abreast of new research developments in the field of quantum computation

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave

Company

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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Launched in 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) began exposing key infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services -- now widely known as cloud computing.
dateFounded in 2002
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Seattle, Washington, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://aws.amazon.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
BIRD Foundation
2025-01-22Grant

Leadership Team

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Matt Garman
Chief Executive Officer
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Anand Desikan
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