Research Science Intern, Quantum Algorithms Team

Job Description

Research Science Intern, Quantum Algorithms Team at CQC

Do you enjoy solving challenging problems and driving innovations in research?

About the Role

As a Research Science intern with the Quantum Algorithms Team at AWS Center for Quantum Computing (CQC), you will work alongside global experts to develop novel quantum algorithms, evaluate prospective applications of fault-tolerant quantum computers, and strengthen the long-term value proposition of quantum computing.

A strong candidate will have experience applying methods of mathematical and numerical analysis to assess the performance of quantum algorithms and establish their advantage over classical algorithms.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Develop novel quantum algorithms.
• Evaluate prospective applications of fault-tolerant quantum computers.
• Strengthen the long-term value proposition of quantum computing.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in any of the following subareas related to quantum algorithms:

• Quantum chemistry
• Many-body physics
• Quantum machine learning
• Cryptography
• Optimization theory
• Quantum complexity theory
• Quantum error correction & fault tolerance
• Quantum sensing
• Scientific computing
• And other related fields.

A Day in the Life

Throughout your 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.

About The Team

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in engineering, technology, computer science, machine learning, robotics, operations research, statistics, mathematics, or an equivalent quantitative field.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours/week for a maximum of a 12-week internship.
• Ability to relocate to the internship’s base location.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in a subarea of quantum algorithms or a related topic in theoretical quantum information science.
• Knowledge of R, MATLAB, Python, or similar scripting language.
• Interest in staying abreast of new research developments in the field of quantum computation.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing and continuously innovating.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS fosters a culture of inclusion with employee-led affinity groups and ongoing events like Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity).

Mentorship & Career Growth

You’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources to help you develop into a better-rounded professional as AWS strives to become Earth’s Best Employer.

Work/Life Balance

AWS values work-life harmony and strives for flexibility as part of its working culture, believing that success at work should not come at the expense of sacrifices at home.

Hybrid Work

This team offers employees options to work in the office every day or in a flexible, hybrid work model near one of our U.S. Amazon offices. This is not a remote internship opportunity.

Salary Information

The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, and 401(k) matching.

• USA, CA, Pasadena: $136,000.00 – $184,000.00 USD annually
• USA, CA, San Francisco: $157,300.00 – $212,800.00 USD annually