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At Microsoft Quantum, we aim to empower science and scientists to solve the world's biggest problems by realizing advanced computing platforms at the intersection of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and quantum information technology. As a Principal Hardware Engineer, you will design, develop, modify and evaluate components used in analog electronic devices. You will define design approaches, technical specifications and parameters for devices and ensure that designs and specifications document test requirements that account for customer use scenarios. You will develop test plans and test cases and build-out professional-grade design infrastructure. This opportunity will allow you to grow as a systems engineer and gain experience working on fast-paced and interdisciplinary teams.
Job Responsibility:
Leverage industry standard electronic design automation, electromagnetic simulation toolsets, and physical verificaton flows
Develop, maintain, and refine process‑design‑kit (PDK) requirements for superconducting circuit technologies
Collaborate with device, packaging, and quantum‑hardware design teams to codesign for noise performance, scalability, and reliability
Lead the design and layout of superconducting cryogenic control and readout circuits operating at millikelvin temperatures for scalable quantum computing systems
Establish and own physical‑design, layout, and verification workflows, including design-rule checks (DRC), electrical-rule check (ERC), and layout-versus-schematic (LVS) tailored for superconducting circuit processes
Partner with foundry and research teams to shape superconducting device models, fabrication rules, and design‑rule evolution to support high‑fidelity operation at cryogenic temperatures
Embody our Culture and Values
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience
OR Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience
OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
Ability to work in an “AI-first” environment using modern AI tools
Ability to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools to drive innovation and efficiency
Experienced with analog and high-performance circuit design and layout
Experienced in construction and maintenance of process design kits
Nice to have:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience
OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience
OR Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience