Quantum Applied Science Intern — Research & Innovation

Amazon Inc.; Pasadena, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. invites applications for the 2027 Quantum Applied Science Internship with the Quantum Technologies team in Pasadena, CA.

The internship offers hands-on experience in superconducting qubits, quantum optics, and open quantum systems, with mentorship and access to cutting-edge hardware and software. You'll work with global experts to develop scalable quantum solutions, tackle challenging problems, and contribute to projects that could impact Amazon customers.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a PhD program and able to relocate.
• Evidence of depth in a specific research area via publications or thesis.
• Experience with quantum hardware research and AI-assisted development tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement novel, scalable solutions advancing the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.
• Tackle challenging research problems with leading edge technology.
• Focus on targeted customer use-cases and launch products solving customer problems.
• Collaborate across global teams and communicate research findings clearly.

Skills

Python

C++

Quantum computing

AI tools

Education

PhD enrollment

Tools

Qiskit

Cirq

NumPy

SciPy

Job description

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. invites applications for the 2027 Quantum Applied Science Internship with the Quantum Technologies team in Pasadena, CA.

The internship offers hands-on experience in superconducting qubits, quantum optics, and open quantum systems, with mentorship and access to cutting-edge hardware and software. You'll work with global experts to develop scalable quantum solutions, tackle challenging problems, and contribute to projects that could impact Amazon customers.