Overview

Microsoft Quantum has a talented and diverse international team working to create the world’s first scalable quantum computing system. Our full-stack approach includes innovations across physics, materials, devices, control systems, and cloud services. This work aims to fundamentally transform computing to help solve humanity’s currently unsolvable problems.

Our Denmark laboratory is seeking a Principal Quantum Engineer to accelerate the development of quantum devices by extracting actionable insights from high-dimensional experimental data and by building automated, AI driven analysis pipelines. In this role, you will collaborate closely with device physicists, materials researchers, measurement engineers, and software developers to drive data-informed decision making across the hardware development lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

As a Principal Quantum Engineer you will leverage strong analytical, technical, and collaborative skills to support Microsoft’s quantum hardware R&D. Your primary focus will be on the analysis of data from quantum devices and development of new analysis techniques. You are a hands-on individual contributor with demonstrated technical leadership capabilities who will operate in a highly cross-functional environment and contribute to the design, execution, and improvement of data-driven workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze raw electrical characterization data from quantum devices to extract performance metrics aligned with materials, device, and qubit development goals.

• Aggregate metrics across experiments, device generations, and material batches to identify trends, correlations, anomalies, and optimization opportunities.

• Design, implement, and maintain automated data acquisition and processing pipelines where extracted metrics feed back into algorithmic or AI-driven agents to close the experimentation loop.

• Develop, test, and deploy machine learning or AI models that enhance device screening, anomaly detection, experiment optimization, or predictive analysis.

• Collaborate with software engineering teams to integrate analysis workflows into robust, scalable systems using modern development, testing, and version control practices.

• Communicate insights, results, and recommendations clearly to multidisciplinary audiences, enabling datadriven decisions across device, measurement, and materials teams.

• Contribute to best practices in documentation, data quality, reproducibility, and experiment traceability.

• Demonstrate Microsoft values, including a growth mindset, inclusive collaboration, and high-quality engineering excellence.

• Model and maintain safety and security practices, compliance with policies, and appropriate escalation of issues.

• Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND experience in industry or in a research and development environment

• OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND experience in industry or in a research and development environment

• OR Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND experience in industry or in a research and development environment

• OR equivalent experience.

• Experience with data analysis and programming in a high-level language (eg: python, matlab).

• Experience applying machine learning and/or AI techniques to data acquisition, analysis, experiment optimization, or scientific workflows.

• Basic understanding of git and version-controlled software development practices.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional, collaborative technical teams.

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND experience in industry or in a research and development environment

• OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND experience in industry or in a research and development environment

• OR Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND experience in industry or in a research and development environment

• OR equivalent experience.

• Experience working with electrical measurements, semiconductor/quantum devices, or scientific instrumentation.

• Experience building automated, production-quality data pipelines or analysis systems.

• Experience deploying ML/AI models in scientific or engineering environments.

• Ability to synthesize complex datasets and present insights that guide experimental strategy.

• Strong problem solving capabilities and a track record of driving clarity in ambiguous R&D settings.

• Self-motivation, ownership mindset, and ability to deliver results in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment.

• Familiarity with core concepts in quantum physics.

Additional Requirements:

• 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.

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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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.