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

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Clara,CA You’ll 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 possible—while 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. We’re 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 Applied’s 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're seeking individuals with a strong background in quantum technology to join our expanding team. The position will entail the following:

Requirements

• Student must be pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree in Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
• Knowledge and research experience in any of the following or similar quantum technologies: solid ‑ state spin qubits (e.g., NV ‑ diamond), vapor cells, Rydberg sensors, frequency combs, transducers for quantum interconnects, nonlinear optics, SQUIDs, single ‑ photon sources.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in semiconductor processing and compact quantum devices is preferred.
• Background in business development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify key companies in the evolving quantum market and enable new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with process, hardware, integration, and metrology teams to design and develop new quantum sensing devices.
• Explore new growth areas leveraging Applied’s expertise in precision materials engineering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees