2026 Summer Quantum Technology Engineer Intern (PhD - Santa Clara, CA)
About The Position
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. What We Offer Location: Santa Clara,CA You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits . Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. Applied Materials’ CTO group is searching for a quantum technology engineer intern to join our team! At Applied’s CTO group, we focus on solid-state solutions for quantum technology, i.e. superconducting qubits, photonic quantum computing, and photonic systems for neutral atom/trapped ion. Our primary objective is to collaborate with system companies and universities to develop quantum devices with significantly lower error rates compared to current standards. Our approach centers on harnessing state of the art materials engineering and semiconductor processing, as well as our expertise in advanced optics and other relevant areas to enhance device performance. To achieve this goal, we're seeking individuals with a strong background in optics and photonic devices to join our expanding team. The position will entail the following:
Requirements
- Student must be pursuing a PhD’s degree program in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge and coursework in optics and photonic devices
- Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
Nice To Haves
- Experience in photonic device fabrication and modeling preferred
- Experience with AMO experiments desired
Responsibilities
- Design and simulation of photonic structures for neutral atom/trapped ion quantum computing platforms
- Design and conduct testing of optical films and devices
- Explore new optical devices for neutral atom/trapped ion quantum computing leveraging Applied’s expertise in precision material engineering
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
