Overview

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.  At Microsoft Quantum, we aim to empower science and scientists to solve the world's biggest problems by realizing advanced computing platforms at the intersection of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum information technology.

We are looking for a diverse set of talented and focused people to accelerate the delivery of useful quantum computers. Microsoft has an internal program pursuing topological qubits for large-scale quantum computing. We are also working closely with a growing list of companies to advance quantum computer systems at every layer of the stack and bring them to market on the Microsoft Quantum accelerator platform. We believe AI can accelerate both the creation of useful quantum computers and bring in timelines for their realization. For more information about the Microsoft Quantum team, please visit  https://quantum.microsoft.com/

The Quantum Design team at Microsoft is seeking a Senior Quantum Engineer to design and simulate the performance of next-generation qubit chips. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape revolutionary technology and accelerate progress toward scalable quantum computing based on topological qubits.

As a Senior Quantum Engineer, you will take a key role in developing Quantum Processor Unit (QPU) chips, including modeling of electric and thermal response of various parts of the system, designing components, ensuring seamless integration with control and readout layers. You will collaborate closely with experts in semiconductor and superconductor materials, measurement, design, readout and control in an environment that values innovation, adaptability, and interdisciplinary expertise.

Responsibilities

• Design & Simulation: Develop QPU chip designs and interfaces to readout/control layers using simulation-driven, fabrication-aware workflows.
• Thermal transport and electronic modeling: Leveraging state-of-the-art Microsoft Azure high-performance computational resources perform microscopic simulations of QPU chips and interface layers to define design requirements and optimize control/readout performance.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with measurement, material, systems, and control teams to co-design QPUs, incorporating constraints and requirements.
• Tool Development: Build and maintain simulation tools, functionalize devices into models, and enable co-design with internal teams and external partners.
• Model Optimization: Validate device performance by the analysis of measurement data, incorporate learnings into more predictive models.
• Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications Required/Minimum Qualifications

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

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

• OR equivalent experience

• Familiarity with quantum mechanics and solid state theory.

• Familiarity with numerical simulation tools and collaborative code development.

Other Requirements

MICROSOFT BACKGROUND CHECK:

• 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 or Export Administration Regulations, 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.

• Ability to work in an “AI-first” environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through both hardware and software development.

• Design and build AI agents/copilots that assist with experiment setup, log triage, measurement report generation, protocol templating, and knowledge retrieval (e.g. instrument manuals, design docs).

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience in industry or in a research and development environment, could include completion of a post-doctoral research position.
• Experience with mesoscopic physics, electronic and thermal transport, many body physics
• Python and Julia development, git flow
• Experience in machine learning, data processing.
• Experience with high performance computing, development and scaling simulations.
• Experience with semiconductor physics.
• Extensive experience in quantum device simulation and design.
• Experience in numerical simulation tools and high-performance computing.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Passion for advancing quantum computing technology.
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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.