Principal Quantum Error Correction Software Engineer Job at Microsoft Corporation (Redmond)

Senior / Principal Quantum Error Correction Engineer

Microsoft Quantum has assembled a talented and diverse international team to cre...

Location

Denmark , Copenhagen

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND proven software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND demonstrated software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
OR equivalent experience
Formal experience in quantum error correction and quantum fault-tolerance research and development environment
Hands-on experience with modeling and analyzing circuit-level noise in quantum circuits
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
Ability to apply AI to accelerate engineering while developing shipping & prototype code
Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency

Job Responsibility

Design and develop infrastructure to evaluate fault-tolerance strategies for quantum computing systems, working in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of theorists and experimentalists
Advance the implementation of quantum error correction codes, contributing to the development of both logical and physical qubit architectures
Empower research and experimentation aimed at building scalable, resilient quantum computers capable of delivering practical value
Engage in creative problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration to overcome technical challenges in quantum system design
Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence

Fulltime

Principal Quantum Error Correction Software Engineer

Microsoft Quantum has assembled a talented and diverse international team to cre...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

163000.00 - 296400.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 5+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 6+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 8+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
OR equivalent experience
6+ years programming experience in related programming languages
8+ years experience in a collaborative environment
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
Ability to apply AI to accelerate engineering while developing shipping & prototype code
Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency

Job Responsibility

Design and develop novel fault-tolerance strategies for quantum computing systems, working in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of theorists and experimentalists
Advance the theory and implementation of quantum error correction codes, contributing to the development of both logical and physical qubit architectures
Drive research and experimentation aimed at building scalable, resilient quantum computers capable of delivering practical value
Engage in creative problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration to overcome technical challenges in quantum system design
Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence while embodying

Fulltime

Principal Quantum System Architect

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the pla...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience, including research and/or development of commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
OR Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience, including research and/or development of commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
OR Doctorate in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, Software Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years experience, including research and/or development of commercial software, hardware engineering, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
OR equivalent experience
4+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: high-performance computing, quantum algorithms, quantum error correction, quantum simulation, hardware accelerator simulation and/or modeling
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across internal and external organizations, with strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency
Ability to evaluate agentic solutions with measurable metrics and human-in-the-loop safeguards following Microsoft Responsible AI requirements for generative AI

Job Responsibility

Evaluate different quantum computing qubit technologies to identify system bottlenecks and key trade-offs
Construct performance models and determine optimal system requirements
Develop advanced toolsets for modeling quantum components
Determine novel quantum applications and evaluate the quantum resources needed to execute them on a quantum system architecture
Drive cross-group and cross-disciplinary collaboration within Microsoft Quantum’s qubit device modeling, quantum error correction, and quantum applications teams
Conceptualize and design the subsystems of the complex architecture that defines the quantum machine
Embody our Culture and Values

Fulltime

Principal Quantum Algorithms Architect

Our Quantum team is working at the forefront of science and technology to bring ...

Location

Denmark , Copenhagen

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, Software Engineering, or related field AND experience, including research and/or development of commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
OR master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, Software Engineering, or related field AND significant experience, including research and/or development of commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
OR bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, Software Engineering, or related field AND solid experience, including research and/or development of commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
OR equivalent experience
Solid experience in one or more of the following areas: high-performance computing, quantum algorithms, quantum error correction, quantum simulation
Solid experience in a collaborative environment
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency
Evaluate agentic solutions with measurable metrics and human-in-the-loop safeguards following Microsoft Responsible AI requirements for generative AI

Job Responsibility

Work at the cutting-edge of quantum computing, designing algorithms and applications for fault-tolerant quantum computers
Develop and apply advanced toolsets for modeling quantum algorithms and applications on a variety of hardware architectures, determining the quantum resources needed to execute them
Develop and apply new techniques for application- and architecture-aware quantum circuit compilation and optimization
Team with world-class engineers, researchers, architects, and leaders, contributing to your career growth
Drive cross-group collaboration within Microsoft Quantum’s qubit modeling, quantum error correction, and quantum applications teams
Embody our culture and values

Fulltime

Principal Quantum Algorithms Architect

Our Quantum team is working at the forefront of science and technology to bring ...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 3+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 4+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 6+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
OR equivalent experience
6+ years programming experience in related programming languages
6+ years experience in a collaborative environment
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency
Evaluate agentic solutions with measurable metrics and human-in-the-loop safeguards following Microsoft Responsible AI requirements for generative AI

Job Responsibility

Work at the cutting-edge of quantum computing, designing algorithms and applications for fault-tolerant quantum computers
Develop and apply advanced toolsets for modeling quantum algorithms and applications on a variety of hardware architectures, determining the quantum resources needed to execute them
Develop and apply new techniques for application- and architecture-aware quantum circuit compilation and optimization
Team with world-class engineers, researchers, architects, and leaders, contributing to your career growth
Drive cross-group collaboration within Microsoft Quantum’s qubit modeling, quantum error correction, and quantum applications teams
Embody our culture and values

Fulltime

Principal Software Program Manager - Quantum

At Microsoft Quantum, we aim to empower science and scientists to solve the worl...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

163000.00 - 296400.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience
6+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations
As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their U.S. permanent residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information
To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport
Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable
Hands-on experience using latest AI development tools to drive engineering efficiency
Experience with AI-driven productivity tools (e.g., Copilot, automated testing, intelligent alerting)

Job Responsibility

Strategy Decisions: drive alignment and clarity of architectural decisions ensuring a well-designed and enduring quantum error correction execution pipeline for our stack
Roadmap & Execution: Plan, lead, and execute against aggressive timelines for the end-to-end quantum error correction workflow, including code exploration and selection, coarse and fine grain modeling and ultimately productization
Driver Software Life Cycle: Manage the full software development lifecycle from design and coding to verification, calibration routines, and integration
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the central interface across quantum teams to ensure alignment, clarity, and timely delivery across multiple stakeholders
Risk Mitigation: Anticipate technical and schedule blockers related to latency, hardware instability, or software bugs and propose migration strategies
Documentation & Standards: Ensure high-quality technical documentation, API specifications, and code standards are maintained
Program Management Excellence: Manage large-scale, cross-functional initiatives spanning software engineering, research, and product strategy
Lead product reviews and demonstrations
Embody our culture and values

Fulltime

Principal Software Program Manager - Quantum

At Microsoft Quantum, we aim to empower science and scientists to solve the worl...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience
3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under U.S. export control regulations, potentially under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of citizenship, U.S. permanent residency or other protected status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport
Experience with AI-driven productivity tools

Job Responsibility

Strategy Decisions: drive alignment and clarity of architectural decisions ensuring a well-designed and enduring quantum error correction execution pipeline for our stack
Roadmap & Execution: Plan, lead, and execute against aggressive timelines for the end-to-end quantum error correction workflow, including code exploration and selection, coarse and fine grain modeling and ultimately productization
Driver Software Life Cycle: Manage the full software development lifecycle from design and coding to verification, calibration routines, and integration
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the central interface across quantum teams to ensure alignment, clarity, and timely delivery across multiple stakeholders
Risk Mitigation: Anticipate technical and schedule blockers related to latency, hardware instability, or software bugs and propose migration strategies
Documentation & Standards: Ensure high-quality technical documentation, API specifications, and code standards are maintained
Program Management Excellence: Manage large-scale, cross-functional initiatives spanning software engineering, research, and product strategy. Lead product reviews and demonstrations
Other: Embody our culture and values

Fulltime

Principal Technical Program Manager (Quantum Hardware and Firmware Systems)

Microsoft Quantum team is dedicated to developing the first scalable, fault-tole...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in quantum information, physics, materials science, electrical engineering, hardware systems, engineering, or related technical fields OR equivalent experience
3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of citizenship, U.S. permanent residency, or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate's citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable.
Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, day to day task automation).
Apply AI to accelerate engineering and lab workflows. Design and build AI agents/copilots that assist with experiment setup, log triage, measurement report generation, protocol templating, and knowledge retrieval (e.g., instrument manuals, design docs).
Evaluate agentic solutions with measurable metrics and humanintheloop safeguards following Microsoft Responsible AI requirements for generative AI.
10+ years of experience owning and managing multi-year, highly complex hardware and firmware product portfolios involving deep-tech or first-of-a-kind technologies, including board bring-up, System-on-Chip (SoC) bring-up, BIOS and driver development, Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), quantum systems, advanced chip packaging, cryoelectronics, or other high-reliability hardware.
Experience managing firmware and hardware product development across the full lifecycle, including R&D, system integration, hardware-software integration, new-technology introduction, and technology transfer from R&D into scaled engineering and manufacturing, including hardware quality systems and development or auditing of test and validation protocols.
Experience with hands-on firmware, low-level systems, or advanced hardware R&D, including BIOS, drivers, embedded systems, quantum device development, quantum error correction, measurement/control systems, or similar advanced hardware domains.

Job Responsibility

Drive Program Execution: Lead comprehensive program management for pivotal quantum hardware initiatives. Oversee all phases, including concept development, engineering design, prototyping, validation, operational scaling, and ongoing delivery. Collaborate closely with system architects, research scientists, and hardware engineers to ensure successful outcomes for each project
Strategic Planning & Roadmapping: Work with program management leadership, engineering teams, and executive stakeholders to develop and maintain a clear roadmap for hardware platform advancement. Align technical milestones, allocate resources, manage schedules, and address risks to support Microsoft Quantum’s overarching long-term goals
Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Facilitate collaboration and alignment among teams specializing in quantum device physics, cryoelectronics, materials science, hardware control, manufacturing, supply chain, integration, and cloud hardware operations. Ensure that integrated efforts result in reliable and scalable hardware solutions
Supplier & Partner Engagement: Manage relationships with external foundries, research laboratories, equipment vendors, and strategic partners. Foster cross-company collaboration, establish clear requirements, and ensure compliance with Microsoft’s standards for quality, safety, and data security
Risk Management: Identify, monitor, and mitigate technical, scheduling, and operational risks throughout program execution. Apply continuous improvement strategies and adjust programs in response to lessons learned and evolving technology trends
Agile Delivery: Oversee Agile program processes and ceremonies, promote transparency by conducting regular reviews and updates, and proactively remove obstacles to ensure timely achievement of critical deliverables
Customer Focus: Incorporate feedback from internal and pilot customers—including researchers, manufacturing partners, and Azure Quantum platform teams—to guide improvements in hardware and processes
Executive Communication: Develop concise, data-driven reports and executive updates that communicate program status, milestones, risks, dependencies, and impact, upholding Microsoft’s high standards for stakeholder engagement and reporting
Embody our culture and values

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Principal Quantum Error Correction Software Engineer

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United States , Redmond

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Principal Quantum Error Correction Software Engineer

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