Senior Quantum Measurement Engineer

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

2d•$119,800 - $234,700

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 and hybrid semiconductor–superconductor devices requiring sophisticated nanofabrication and careful control of interfaces, materials quality, and process integration. The Senior Quantum Measurement Engineer will measure and operate integrated quantum systems that combine topological qubits with other advanced system components. The role leads demonstrations of system capabilities and analysis of system performance and limitations. The engineer works with specialists in materials science, nanofabrication, microwave engineering, and system engineering in an interdisciplinary environment spanning research, development, and production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field and 6+ years of industry or research and development experience; or a master’s degree in one of these fields and 4+ years of such experience; or a doctorate in one of these fields and 1+ years of such 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 for export-control eligibility assessment; citizenship is verified with a valid passport, with other documents accepted for lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees where applicable.
Ability to apply AI to accelerate engineering while developing shipping and prototype code.
Ability to use AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency, such as for performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, and day-to-day task automation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field and 8+ years of industry or research and development experience; or a master’s degree in one of these fields and 6+ years of such experience; or a doctorate in one of these fields and 3+ years of such experience; or equivalent experience.
8+ years’ experience, including PhD time, conducting experiments and related work on solid-state quantum devices and associated control systems.
8+ years’ hands-on experience, including PhD time, operating, debugging, and improving complex experimental systems, including cryogenic measurement systems at 4 K and colder.
8+ years’ experience, including PhD time, with data acquisition, programming in a high-level language such as Python or MATLAB, and version control such as Git.

Responsibilities

Design and execute experiments to characterize integrated quantum systems, including hybrid semiconductor-superconductor devices.
Extract actionable information from complex, partial, and noisy results, and communicate proposed actions to team members and stakeholders.
Use technical input across materials science, microwave engineering, and quantum device physics to improve overall system performance.
Identify opportunities to streamline and automate quantum measurements, including applying AI methods where appropriate.
Embody Microsoft’s culture and values.