Microwave Design and Layout Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Microwave Design and Layout Engineer. Location: Redmond, Washington, USA

Job Type: Full-Time (Hybrid, 3 days per week in-office)

Responsibilities:

• Design and test scalable microwave readout circuitry for topological qubits.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to co-design readout systems alongside evolving qubit designs and control requirements.

• Document engineering work, analyze and interpret results, and present design findings.

• Participate in customer presentations and networking opportunities with industry peers.

• Apply engineering best practices to develop tools and processes that support quantum research.

• Develop tools and techniques to improve workflows for internal and external users;

• Support continuous improvements in quantum hardware development and research processes.

• Follow established safety standards and workplace policies across different work environments.

• Help define and implement safety protocols where required.

• Identify and escalate safety concerns appropriately.

• Contribute to Microsoft's culture and organizational values.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• Alternatively, a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with at least 2 years of industry or research and development experience.

• Equivalent practical experience may also be considered.

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and government security screening requirements.

• Must pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hiring or transfer and every two years afterward;

• Must provide proof of citizenship, U.S. permanent residency, or another qualifying protected status to establish eligibility for access to export-controlled information.

• Citizenship or qualifying status must be verified using a valid passport or other applicable documentation.

Preferred:

• Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or a related field.

• Alternatively, a Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field with at least 3 years of industry or research and development experience.

• Alternatively, a Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field with at least 5 years of industry or research and development experience.

• Equivalent practical experience may also be considered.

• Experience with microwave filter design;

• Demonstrated experience in microwave design and layout for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and integrated circuits (ICs).

• Experience with radio-frequency (RF) based measurements.

• Ability to use artificial intelligence tools to improve innovation and efficiency in measurement, performance modeling, analysis, research, and task automation.

• Experience working in an AI-first environment using modern AI tools to accelerate hardware development and research.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Annual base salary (most U.S. locations): $102,100–$202,200.

• Annual base salary (San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan area): $133,800–$219,200.

• Additional benefits and compensation may be available depending on the role and eligibility.

• Access to Microsoft's employee benefits and compensation programs.

• Flexible work schedule with approximately 3 days per week in the office.

Other Information:

• Company: Microsoft

• Job Number: 200064476

• Date Posted: November 6, 2026

• Profession: Quantum Computing

• Discipline: Quantum Engineering

• Role Type: Individual Contributor

• Career Level: IC3

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid

• Travel: Less than 25%

• Application Deadline: Applications will remain open for at least 5 days and continue until the position is filled.

• Equal Opportunity: Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.