Senior Packaging Engineer

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

7h • $119,800 - $261,000

About The Position

Microsoft Quantum is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer for its multidisciplinary Quantum Systems organization. The role focuses on hands-on process and materials development to adapt industry-standard packaging processes and materials to the requirements of quantum devices. The engineer will work with engineers and scientists to assemble and scale complex quantum hardware and collaborate with a globally distributed team to establish robust, consistent assembly processes and materials.

The position involves developing device assembly processes, working with external vendors and suppliers, creating test equipment and evaluation processes, and supporting advanced packaging technologies. The role may involve working independently or as part of a team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and 3+ years of technical engineering experience; or a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and 5+ years of technical engineering experience; 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 to establish eligibility for access to export-controlled information; citizenship or status will be verified using applicable documentation.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively to meet deadlines and deliver results.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency, such as performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, and day-to-day task automation.
• Ability to evaluate agentic solutions using measurable metrics and human-in-the-loop safeguards in accordance with Microsoft Responsible AI requirements for generative AI.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and 3+ years of technical engineering experience; or a master’s degree in one of these fields and 6+ years of technical engineering experience; or a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and 8+ years of technical engineering experience; or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing outside vendors.
• Experience with industry-standard packaging materials and processes.
• Experience with cryogenic materials.
• Experience with microwave device packaging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust assembly processes for quantum devices, and document processes and their implementation across the global team.
• Work with external packaging material vendors to leverage existing supply chains and deliver solutions for packaging quantum devices.
• Evaluate external packaging suppliers as potential scaling partners.
• Develop and implement test equipment and processes for evaluating packaging solutions.
• Support development of advanced packaging technologies.
• Work independently or as part of a team as required.
• Embody Microsoft’s culture and values.

What This Job Offers

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