Senior Quantum Engineer - Readout Design

Job Description

Job Title: Principal or Senior Quantum Engineer - Readout Design. Location: Redmond, Washington, USA

Job Type: Full-Time, Individual Contributor, Hybrid (3 days/week in-office)

Design scalable readout circuitry for topological qubits.
Design the readout system for topological qubits at the component, subsystem, and system levels.
Interface across teams to co-design the readout system alongside evolving qubit designs and control requirements.
Make effective use of Microsoft’s internal technical expertise and engineering capabilities.
Document technical work and analyze, interpret, and present simulation results.
Present work to customers and network with peers when opportunities arise;
Use engineering best practices to develop tools and processes that enable progress in quantum research.
Incorporate useful techniques and help develop tools that support internal and external users.
Work as part of fast-paced, multidisciplinary teams.
Uphold safety standards and practices, including compliance with applicable policies and safety requirements.
Escalate safety issues with appropriate urgency and assist in defining and implementing safety protocols.
Contribute to Microsoft’s culture and values through collaboration, innovation, respect, integrity, and accountability.

Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or a related field and at least 1 year of industry or research and development experience, including postdoctoral research experience; OR
Master’s Degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field and at least 4 years of industry or research and development experience; OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field and at least 6 years of industry or research and development experience; OR
Equivalent experience.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements;
Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
Ability to satisfy citizenship or status verification requirements for access to export-controlled information under applicable regulations, including ITAR, EAR, EU Dual Use Regulation, or other export control requirements.
Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency in areas such as measurement, performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, and task automation.
Ability to work effectively in an AI-first environment using modern AI tools to accelerate hardware development and discovery.

Preferred:

Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or a related field and at least 3 years of industry experience; OR
Master’s Degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field and at least 6 years of industry or research and development experience; OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field and at least 8 years of industry experience.
Experience with semiconductor devices or spins in semiconductors.
Experience with cryogenic microwave experiments and low-noise amplifiers.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

For Quantum Engineering IC4 roles, the typical U.S. base salary range is $119,800 to $234,700 per year.
For eligible San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan area locations, the IC4 range is $160,200 to $261,000 per year.
For Quantum Engineering IC5 roles, the typical U.S. base salary range is $142,800 to $274,800 per year.
For eligible San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan area locations, the IC5 range is $188,000 to $304,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation.
Microsoft provides benefits and pay information through its corporate compensation resources.