AI Application Engineer for Quantum Development Intern (Masters/PhD - Santa Clara, CA)

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.\n\nApplied Materials\u2019 CTO group is searching for a quantum technology engineer intern to join our team! At Applied\u2019s CTO group, we focus on solid-state solutions for quantum technology, ranging from superconducting qubits and optical quantum computing to quantum sensing platforms such as NV center based magnetometry and vapor cells. 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\u0027re seeking individuals with a strong background in quantum technology to join our expanding team. The position will entail the following:\n\n * Identify key companies in the evolving quantum market and enable new business opportunities.\n\n\n\n\n * Collaborate with process, hardware, integration, and metrology teams to design and develop new quantum sensing devices.\n\n\n\n\n * Explore new growth areas leveraging Applied\u2019s expertise in precision materials engineering.\n\n\n\n\nRequirements\n\n * Student must be pursuing a Master\u2019s or PhD degree in Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.\n\n\n\n\n * Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.\n\n\n\n\n * Knowledge and research experience in any of the following or similar quantum technologies: solid\u2011state spin qubits (e.g., NV\u2011diamond), vapor cells, Rydberg sensors, frequency combs, transducers for quantum interconnects, nonlinear optics, SQUIDs, single\u2011photon sources.\n\n\n\n\n * Experience in semiconductor processing and compact quantum devices is preferred.\n\n\n\n\n * Background in business development is a plus.\n\n\n\n\nApplied 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. \n\n## Qualifications\n\n### Education:\n\n### Skills\n\n### Certifications:\n\n### Languages:\n\n### Years of Experience:\n\n### Work Experience:\n\n## Additional Information\n\n### \n\n### Shift:\n\n10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)\n\n### \n\n### Travel:\n\nNot Specified\n\n### \n\n### Relocation Eligible:\n\nYes\n\n### Referral Payment Plan:\n\nNone\n\nApplied 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. \n