• Job Description

  Req#: 2383729
  Interested in being part of a team that’s pushing the bounds of what’s possible with computing?
  
  The AWS Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) is looking for an engineer to join our growing software team. You will work closely with our experimental and theoretical physics teams to enable their work simulating, characterizing, calibrating, and operating novel quantum devices.
  
  Potential projects may include:
  
  * Building tools to enable scientists to run experiments and simulations
  * Architecting database schemas to store data collected from experiments
  * Building and maintaining interfaces to the database to enable quick storage, retrieval, and processing of measurements
  * Designing a dashboard that visualizes the performance of a quantum computer
  * Building systems for automating the analysis of experimental data
  * Writing drivers for controlling the operation of microwave instruments
  * Mentoring non-software developers to actively contribute to the codebase
  
  On the AWS CQC software team we value people with a genuine curiosity towards new technologies. Prior experience with quantum computing is not a prerequisite for this role.
  
  This Amazon internship is full-time (40 hours/week) for 12 consecutive weeks with start dates between August and September 2023. Applicants should have a minimum of one quarter/semester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes.
  
  * Enrolled in a BS, MS, or PhD program in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science
  * Exposure to standard collaboration tools in software engineering (e.g. Github)
  * Experience writing software in an academic or laboratory research setting* Experience working on a Python project with multiple contributors
  * Exposure to experimental physics or quantum computing
  * Experience working with database tools (e.g. Postgres) and/or cloud services (e.g. AWS)
  * Exposure to full-stack web application development (e.g. GraphQL + React)
  * Familiarity with common open-source numerical and scientific libraries
  
  Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
  
  
  Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
  
  Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
  
  
  Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $42.5/hr in our lowest geographic market up to $88.94/hr in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

• About the company

  Amazon.com, Inc. is an American multinational technology company based in Seattle, Washington, which focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is one of the Big Five companies in the U.S. information technology industry, along with Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Facebook. The company has been referred to as "one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in the world", as well as the world's most valuable brand.

Notice