Principal Quantum Integration Manager

Microsoft • West Lafayette, IN

23h

About The Position

At Microsoft Quantum, we aim to empower science and scientists to solve the world’s biggest problems by realizing advanced computing platforms at the intersection of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum information technology. Microsoft Quantum will change the world of computing and help solve some of humankind’s currently unsolvable problems. Microsoft Quantum is building the world’s first scalable quantum computing system, with a full-stack approach spanning materials, devices, systems, and cloud services. Our hardware strategy is centered on topological qubits, which require sophisticated nanofabrication of hybrid semiconductor–superconductor devices with stringent control of interfaces, materials quality, and process integration. We are seeking a Principal Quantum Integration Manager to lead the process integration and experimental coordination across quantum materials, fabrication, and device development. This role is responsible for ensuring that innovations across materials growth, nanofabrication, and device design are translated into robust, scalable, and reproducible integrated qubit technologies. As a manager, you will own the integration strategy across multiple programs, lead a team of engineers and scientists, and drive execution across cross-functional efforts to deliver measurable improvements in qubit performance and manufacturability. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years people management experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
• Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their U.S. permanent residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, day-to-day task automation).
• Ability to work in an “AI-first” environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through hardware development.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years of experience in R&D or engineering roles, including leadership responsibilities
• Deep expertise in: Quantum materials development and/or mesoscopic device fabrication
• Process integration across complex semiconductor or quantum device stacks
• Low-temperature electrical characterization and feedback into process optimization
• Demonstrated ability to: Lead teams and drive cross-functional technical programs
• Define integration strategies spanning multiple disciplines
• Translate experimental and process data into engineering decisions
• Experience with quantum device platforms (topological, semiconductor, or superconducting systems)
• Experience leading process integration in advanced semiconductor or quantum hardware environments
• Familiarity with yield engineering, variability reduction, and scaling challenges
• Experience collaborating with external fabs or manufacturing partners
• Record of technical innovation (publications, patents, or delivered systems)

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and scale a process integration team supporting quantum materials and device development; Set technical direction, priorities, and execution plans aligned with program milestones; Coach and develop talent, establishing a culture of rigor, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration; Drive hiring and organizational growth to meet increasing integration complexity
• Define and own the end-to-end integration strategy across materials growth and characterization, device fabrication and process flows, electrical characterization and feedback loops; Ensure alignment between process modules (epitaxy, lithography, etch, deposition, packaging) and device/system requirements; Establish and enforce best practices for process integration, yield improvement, and reproducibility
• Lead coordination across materials, fabrication, measurement, and device design teams to converge on optimized process stacks; Translate experimental and process data into actionable decisions that improve qubit performance; Drive tradeoff decisions across process complexity, performance, and scalability; Influence roadmap and architecture through integration-driven insights
• Oversee large-scale experimental campaigns that integrate materials, process, and device optimization; Drive structured experimentation, including DOE (design of experiments) frameworks, statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making, and root-cause analysis of performance variability; Ensure delivery against critical program milestones and integration readiness gates
• Drive development of integration infrastructure, including process tracking, data pipelines, and feedback loops: Lead adoption of AI/automation to accelerate: process optimization, data analysis and correlation across process steps, and knowledge management across integration flows
• Own execution across multiple concurrent integration efforts, aligning priorities across teams; Communicate program progress, risks, and tradeoffs to leadership; Partner with internal and external fabrication partners to ensure process scalability and transferability
• Embody our culture and values.

Benefits

• Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree