Quantum Research Scientist Intern, Device and Architecture Theory, AWS Center for Quantum Computing

Amazon • Pasadena, CA

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About The Position

We’re on the lookout for the curious, those who think big and want to define the
world of tomorrow. At Amazon, you will grow into the high impact, visionary
person you know you’re ready to be. Every day will be filled with exciting new
challenges, developing new skills, and achieving personal growth. How often can
you say that your work changes the world? At Amazon, you’ll say it often. Join
us and define tomorrow.

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) in Pasadena,
CA, is looking for a Quantum Research Scientist Intern in the Device and
Architecture Theory group. You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team of
scientists, engineers, and technicians, all working at the forefront of quantum
computing to innovate for the benefit of our customers.
Amazon Science gives you insight into the company’s approach to
customer-obsessed scientific innovation. Amazon fundamentally believes that
scientific innovation is essential to being the most customer-centric company in
the world. It’s the company’s ability to have an impact at scale that allows us
to attract some of the brightest minds in quantum computing and related fields.
Our scientists continue to publish, teach, and engage with the academic
community, in addition to utilizing our working backwards method to enrich the
way we live and work.

Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted
cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating —
that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies
trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational
services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute
Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to
set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC
organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute,
Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps
services in AWS. Within AWS UC, Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) roles engage with
AWS customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud
services.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, 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 (gender diversity)
conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

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.

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.

Requirements

• Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
• Are 18 years of age or older
• Can relocate to where the internship is based
• Enrolled in PhD degree in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, computer science or an equivalent degree in a similar field
• Research experience in quantum physics (e.g., in quantum computing, communication, or sensing; condensed matter physics; atomic, molecular, and optical physics; etc)
• Proficient in a scientific programming environment

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with quantum error correction (qubit codes and/or bosonic codes)
• Experience performing numerical simulations of quantum systems
• A demonstrated track record of original, impactful research on superconducting qubits, cavity/circuit QED, quantum optics, open quantum systems, or related areas
• Experience successfully delivering on projects as part of a cross-team collaboration
• Experience working directly with experimental data or supporting an experimental collaboration

Responsibilities

• As an intern with the Device and Architecture Theory team, you will conduct pathfinding theoretical research to inform the development of next-generation quantum processors.
• Potential focus areas include device physics of superconducting circuits, novel qubits and gate schemes, and physical implementations of error-correcting codes.
• You will work closely with both theorists and experimentalists to explore these directions.
• We are looking for candidates with excellent problem-solving and communication skills who are eager to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree