Senior Quantum Engineer - Quantum Systems
microsoftRedmond (WA)
Senior Quantum Engineer - Quantum Systems
Posted today
microsoftRedmond (WA)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
Overview:
In this role you will help advance scalable quantum computing by designing and executing experiments, building quantum engineering tools, and integrating subsystems. You will collaborate with hardware, software, and algorithm teams to validate system performance and drive reliable progress. You apply engineering best practices to improve reliability, scalability, and quality, and you document methods and results for cross-team reuse. You will identify risks, investigate failures, and advocate safe, secure lab practices. This position offers the chance to contribute to Microsoft’s mission of empowering every person and organization through cutting-edge quantum technology.
Responsibilities:
Design and conduct experiments or simulations, analyze data, and iterate to improve outcomes Develop equipment, devices, components, tools, or processes for quantum engineering Collaborate across hardware, software, and algorithm teams to validate integrated system performance Apply engineering best practices to improve reliability, repeatability, scalability, quality, and performance Create and maintain technical documentation for reuse by other teams Identify technical risks, investigate failures, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders Uphold safety, security, compliance, and secure-by-design practices in laboratory and engineering work
Key requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field with 6+ years of relevant experience OR Master's with 4+ years OR Doctorate with 1+ year OR equivalent experience Ability to meet Microsoft security screening requirements including Microsoft Cloud Background Check and export control considerations Experience applying AI tools to accelerate hardware development and discovery Proven ability to work in a regulated or lab environment with safety and quality practices cross-disciplinary collaboration problem solving and troubleshooting strong communication cryogenic hardware or electronics measurement and characterization simulation and data analysis
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