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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, and quantum information technology. Microsoft Quantum will change the world of computing and help solve some of humankind’s currently unsolvable problems. For more information about our team, visit https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/quantum. We are building the future of computing and are seeking a strong technical program manager to work with our world class quantum error correction team. As the Principal Technical Program Manager, you will work with provide the bridge between research and engineering functions, manage end-to-end quantum error correction workflows from code exploration to fine grained modelling for various hardware configurations. Manage theory and modelling efforts across Microsoft teams and with 3rd party collaborations to converge on agreed noise models, hardware characterization, and code recommendations. This is a unique opportunity to shape the next era of computing. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
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
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
Bachelor's Degree AND 15+ years experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience
10+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects