Quantum Systems Stability & Sensitivity Engineer

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

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About The Position

Microsoft Quantum has assembled a talented and diverse international team to create the world's first scalable quantum computing system. Our full-stack approach involves exciting innovations from physics on the quantum plane to providing global quantum services. With new developments happening at every part of the stack, it is more important than ever to understand and control how the individual components come together to form a stable, sensitive, integrated system. Our Systems Integration team is looking for a Quantum Systems Stability & Sensitivity Engineer with a passion for hands-on troubleshooting to help characterize and improve the stability and sensitivity of the world's first topological quantum computer. The focus of this role is electrical interference, pickup, vibration, and long‑term drift in quantum hardware and instrumentation, particularly as affected by rack layout, cabling, and fridge vibration. You will own investigations and fixes of current systems, support rack buildout and upgrades across our sites, and participate in the design of future systems. 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

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.
• Ability to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., measurement, 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 Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience
• Hands-on experience using instrumentation to measure, characterize, or troubleshoot physical and electronic systems in a research, development, test, or applied engineering environment.
• Experience with low-noise electronic measurements (spectrum/network/audio analyzers, lock-in amplifiers, low-noise pre-amps, etc.) and identifying or mitigating mains and EMI noise.
• Some mechanical mindset, with comfort handling fit-up, assembly, and vibration-related work.
• Willingness and ability to travel to other Microsoft Quantum sites to support system buildout, upgrades, and on-site troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with cabling, connectors, attenuators, filters, grounding, and shielding.
• Experience with vibration measurement and isolation.
• Experience with cryogenic systems (He3 cryostats or dilution refrigerators).
• Applied experience in electrical characterization and tuning of quantum devices (e.g. SQUIDs, spin qubits, superconducting qubits, etc.).
• Experience with data acquisition and programming in a high-level language (e.g., Python, MATLAB) in a version-controlled environment (e.g., git).
• Team player with excellent communication skills and documentation rigor.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations in a rapidly changing research environment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve sources of electrical interference, signal pickup, mechanical vibration, and long‑term drift that affect quantum hardware and instrumentation.
• Characterize how rack layout, cabling, grounding, shielding, and fridge vibration influence system stability and measurement sensitivity.
• Build and validate test racks, including baseline measurements of system noise and stability.
• Support rack buildout and upgrades across our sites — including hands-on assembly, cabling, grounding/shielding work, and on-site validation — which will require regular travel to other Microsoft Quantum locations.
• Perform expert-level troubleshooting of room temperature and cryogenic systems, including instrumentation faults, environmental noise, and mechanical issues.
• Contribute to the design of future systems, recommending improvements to layout, cabling, shielding, grounding, and vibration isolation.
• Analyze, document, and communicate the results of investigations and corrective actions to cross-disciplinary teams.

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.

What This Job Offers

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