Quantum Engineer - Readout

Job Description

Job Title: Quantum Engineer - Readout. Location: Redmond, Washington, United States

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

Responsibilities:

• Design and test scalable readout circuitry for topological qubits.
• Design readout systems at the component, subsystem, and system levels.
• Collaborate across teams to co-design readout systems with evolving qubit designs and control requirements.
• Analyze, interpret, document, and present measurement results;
• Develop engineering tools and processes that support progress in quantum research.
• Build tools and techniques that enable internal and external users to work more efficiently.
• Apply engineering best practices throughout hardware development and quantum measurement activities.
• Use AI tools for measurement, performance modeling, analysis, research, and task automation.
• Work effectively in an AI-first environment using modern AI tools to accelerate hardware development and discovery.
• Participate in customer presentations and professional networking opportunities.
• Follow established safety standards and policies across different work environments;
• Help define and implement safety protocols when required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced research and engineering environment.
• Embody Microsoft's culture and values, including respect, integrity, accountability, inclusion, and a growth mindset.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field plus 2+ years of industry or research and development experience.
• Equivalent experience may also be considered.
• Experience or proficiency with at least one RF readout technique used in solid-state qubit devices, such as RF-SETs or dispersive readout.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and government security screening requirements;
• Ability to provide required citizenship or permanent residency documentation for assessment of eligibility to access export-controlled information.
• Ability to use AI tools to improve innovation and efficiency in areas such as measurement, modeling, analysis, research, and automation.
• Ability to work effectively in an AI-first hardware development environment.

Preferred:

• Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree plus 3+ years of industry or research and development experience.
• Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years of industry or research and development experience.
• Equivalent experience may also be considered;
• Experience with semiconductor devices or spins in semiconductors.
• Experience with cryogenic microwave experiments.
• Experience working with low-noise amplifiers.
• Proficiency with RF readout techniques for solid-state qubit devices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Typical U.S. base salary range: $102,100-$202,200 per year.
• San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan area range: $133,800-$219,200 per year.
• Certain roles may qualify for additional benefits and compensation.
• Microsoft provides a range of employee benefits and compensation programs, subject to eligibility.
• The position is classified as Quantum Engineering IC3.

Other Information:

• Work arrangement: 3 days per week in-office.
• Travel: Less than 25%.
• Role type: Individual Contributor.
• Job number: 200037232;
• Applications will remain open for a minimum of 5 days and may continue until the position is filled.
• The role requires a Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
• The position involves access to potentially export-controlled information under regulations including ITAR, EAR, EU Dual Use regulations, and other applicable export controls.
• Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process.