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Quantum Engineer

United States, Santa Barbara 119800.00 - 234700.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 10, 2026
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Microsoft Quantum has assembled a talented and diverse international team to create the world’s first scalable quantum computing system. Our full-stack approach involves exciting innovation from the physics of quantum devices through scalable readout and control systems based on cryo-electronics. The Microsoft Quantum program strives to fundamentally change the world of computing to help solve some of humankind’s currently unsolvable problems. We are on the cusp of an accelerated effort in quantum computing. This position offers an opportunity to have a meaningful influence on a revolutionary technology.

Job Responsibility

  • Technical Execution & Engineering: Support the design, implementation, and improvement of quantum devices and supporting technologies by running experiments, simulations, and engineering analyses that evaluate performance, validate designs, and guide nextstep enhancements, applying strong engineering and physics fundamentals throughout
  • Measurement, Experimentation & Analysis: Develop and apply measurement techniques to characterize devices, materials, or systems
  • analyze experimental or simulation data to guide decisions
  • and refine designs or approaches based on results and feedback
  • Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Partner with crossdisciplinary hardware, software, fabrication, and research teams to align on technical goals, document methods and results for reuse, and integrate expert input as needed
  • Tools, Safety & Best Practices: Apply engineering best practices to develop and improve tools, processes, and documentation that support quantum R&D, and uphold safety and laboratory standards, escalating issues as needed to maintain a safe work environment
  • Community & Outreach (as applicable): Contribute to internal knowledge sharing through presentations, documentation, or technical discussions, and support external engagement - such as conferences, workshops, or collaborations—alongside senior team members
  • Embody our culture and values

Requirements

  • Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 1+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment, could include completion of a post-doctoral research position OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR equivalent experience
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
  • Ability to work in an “AI-first” environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through hardware development
  • Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, day to day task automation)

Nice to have

Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment, could include completion of a post doctoral research position OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR equivalent experience

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