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Quantum Error Correction Software Engineer

United States, Redmond 119800.00 - 234700.00 USD / Year · Job Posted March 21, 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 at the quantum plane to providing global quantum services. The Microsoft Quantum program strives to fundamentally change the world of computing to help solve humankind’s currently unsolvable problems. We are on the cusp of an accelerated effort in quantum computing. We are looking for a Quantum Error Correction Software Engineer. This position offers an opportunity to have a meaningful influence on a revolutionary technology. The research and development effort includes a diverse staff of theoretical and experimental physicists, hardware designers and software engineers around the world.

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
  • Embody our Culture and Values

Requirements

  • Doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 1+ 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 3+ 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 4+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
  • OR equivalent experience
  • 4+ years programming experience in related programming languages
  • 4+ years experience in a collaborative environment
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
  • Ability to apply AI to accelerate engineering while developing shipping & prototype code
  • 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 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 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
  • Experience with HPC, scientific programming, and/or computational problems in other areas of mathematics
  • Detail oriented problem-solving skills
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