Quantum Measurement Engineer

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

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About The Position

Microsoft Quantum is developing a scalable quantum computing system using a full-stack approach across materials, devices, systems, and cloud services. Its hardware strategy centers on topological qubits, requiring advanced nanofabrication of hybrid semiconductor–superconductor devices. The Quantum Measurement Engineer will help develop materials and system components in an interdisciplinary R&D environment, working closely with experts in materials science, nanofabrication, and device design. The role focuses on experimental characterization and measurement of materials and quantum devices, improving device performance, and streamlining measurement workflows through automation and AI.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field and 2+ years of industry or research and development experience; or a master’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
• Provide proof of citizenship, U.S. permanent residency, or other protected status as applicable for export-control eligibility assessment; citizenship must be verified with a valid passport, with other documents accepted for lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees where applicable.
• Ability to leverage AI tools for innovation and efficiency, including performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, and day-to-day task automation.
• Ability to design and build AI agents or copilots to assist with experiment setup, log triage, measurement report generation, protocol templating, and knowledge retrieval.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field and 5+ years of industry or research and development experience; or a master’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field and 3+ years of industry or research and development experience; or a doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Experience with cryogenic RF and transport characterization of semiconductors, dielectrics, metals, and/or superconductors.
• Experience with cryogenic electrical characterization of mesoscopic devices such as quantum dots.
• Experience with data acquisition, programming in a high-level language such as Python or MATLAB, and version control such as Git.
• Hands-on experience operating cryostats at 4 K and colder.
• Experience with solid-state qubit-related measurements.
• Experience with Six Sigma, statistical process control, and design of experiments.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to characterize the RF and transport properties of semiconductors, dielectrics, metals, and/or superconductors for qubit development.
• Perform measurement techniques to advance quantum practices and devices, including qubit bring-up and characterization.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate quantum measurements, including applying AI methods where appropriate.
• Use technical input across materials science, microwave engineering, and quantum device physics to drive improvements in device performance.
• Embody Microsoft’s culture and values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level