Hardware Technical Program Management

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Hardware Technical Program Management – Quantum. Location: Redmond, Washington, United States

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end quantum hardware programs from concept to delivery.
• Coordinate with scientists, engineers, and architects across quantum hardware teams.
• Provide clear reporting on program status, risks, dependencies, and impact.

Planning and Roadmapping

• Build and maintain long-term technical roadmaps.
• Align milestones, manage resources, and guide Agile execution.
• Remove blockers to ensure delivery timelines are met.

Team Coordination

• Manage collaboration across device physics, cryo-electronics, materials science, manufacturing, and integration teams.
• Ensure scalable hardware development across multiple engineering domains.

Customer and Stakeholder Engagement

• Incorporate feedback from internal and external customers, including government stakeholders.
• Translate feedback into hardware and system improvements.

Risk Management

• Identify technical, operational, and scheduling risks.
• Apply mitigation strategies and continuous improvement processes.

Supplier and Partner Management

• Coordinate external partnerships and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Culture and Leadership

• Promote collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning across teams.
• Mentor team members and support engineering excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field.
• 6+ years experience in engineering, physics, product development, or technical program management.
• 3+ years managing large-scale hardware programs across multiple teams.
• Experience with system integration and cross-functional leadership.
• Ability to meet Microsoft security and export control requirements.

• Ability to work in AI-enabled development environments.
• Experience using modern AI tools for hardware and software workflows.
• Strong communication and reporting skills for executive-level updates.

Preferred:

• 10+ years experience in complex hardware programs (quantum, photonics, ASICs, cryoelectronics, or similar).
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or quantum information.
• Experience in quantum hardware R&D, including measurement, control systems, and error correction.
• Experience with government or academic research collaborations (e.g., NIST, DARPA, universities).
• Experience in technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing.
• Strong program management skills using Agile, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary range: $139,900 – $274,800 per year (higher in NYC and Bay Area).
• Eligible for additional compensation and performance-based incentives;
• Comprehensive Microsoft benefits package including healthcare, retirement, and paid leave programs.
• Access to AI-first engineering tools and advanced quantum research infrastructure.
• Professional development in a leading global quantum research environment.