Senior Quantum Simulation Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Quantum Simulation Engineer. Location: Santa Barbara, California, United States

Job Type: Full-Time, Individual Contributor (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine simulation models for quantum device behavior and qubit error processes.
• Define and implement error models for quantum systems and operations.
• Validate simulation results against experimental and real-world data;
• Improve accuracy and performance of quantum simulation tools.
• Build and maintain simulation libraries and modeling frameworks.
• Run large-scale simulations for qubit networks and system scalability analysis.
• Translate simulation outputs into actionable design recommendations;
• Collaborate with quantum hardware, measurement, and error correction teams.
• Support development of AI-assisted tools for quantum experimentation workflows.
• Communicate technical findings across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field with 6+ years experience
  OR Master’s degree with 4+ years experience
  OR PhD with 1+ years experience;
• Experience in research or development environments related to quantum or advanced computing systems.
• Strong background in numerical modeling and simulation.

Technical Requirements:

• Experience with quantum device modeling and error processes.
• Knowledge of quantum computing systems and qubit behavior.
• Ability to work in high-performance computing environments.
• Strong programming skills in Python or similar languages.

Preferred:

• Research experience in quantum computing (academic or commercial).
• Knowledge of quantum error correction and qubit error models.
• Experience modeling open quantum systems.
• Familiarity with large-scale simulation frameworks;
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with collaborative software development.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive annual salary range: $119,800 – $258,000 depending on location and experience.
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support.
• Paid time off, parental leave, and sick leave programs;
• Access to Microsoft learning platforms and AI-driven skill development tools.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge quantum computing systems.
• Inclusive and diverse work culture with global collaboration opportunities.

Other Information:

• Work arrangement: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week).
• Travel requirement: Less than 25%.
• Must meet Microsoft security screening and export control requirements.
• Requires eligibility verification for controlled technology access;
• Microsoft supports an AI-first engineering environment for accelerating quantum research.