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Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) internships are for 12 consecutive weeks during summer. By applying to this position, your application will be considered for the locations listed on this posting.

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.

Key job responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to conceive, design, and deliver innovative products to customers.

• Ability to design and code the right solutions starting with broadly defined problems.

• Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software.

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field, with a graduation conferral date after October 2025

• Exposure to standard collaboration tools in software engineering (e.g. Github)

• Experience writing software in an academic or laboratory research setting

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $99,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $200,000/year 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 . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.