2026 Summer Quantum Technology Engineer Intern (PhD Santa Clara, CA)

Santa Clara County, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who We Are

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 ClaraCA

Youll 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 possiblewhile 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. Were 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 Applieds 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 were seeking individuals with a strong background in optics and photonic devices to join our expanding team. The position will entail the following:

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 Applieds expertise in precision material engineering

Requirements

Student must be pursuing a PhDs 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

Experience in photonic device fabrication and modeling preferred

Experience with AMO experiments desired

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin citizenship ancestry religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location hire grade job-related knowledge skills experience and with consideration of internal equity of our current team addition to a comprehensive benefits package candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program as applicable.

For all sales roles the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin citizenship ancestry religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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Required Experience:

Intern

Who We AreApplied 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...