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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. Microsoft’s Quantum organization is building fault‑tolerant quantum computing systems at the intersection of physics, hardware, software, and large‑scale systems integration. We are seeking a Senior Engineering Planning Coordinator – Quantum Systems Integration to lead Quantum Systems Engineering programs, driving end‑to‑end execution across complex, multidisciplinary engineering efforts. In this role, you will operate as a technical planner of systems engineering activities and partnering with the Systems Integration Manager for execution owning the how and the when for system‑level programs that span qubit technologies, cryogenic infrastructure, control and readout, fabrication, packaging, and software integration. You will bring clarity to ambiguity, translate system architectures and requirements into executable plans, and ensure delivery against aggressive milestones in a fast‑moving research and development environment.
Job Responsibility:
Program Leadership & System Execution: Own end-to-end execution of Quantum Systems Integration programs, translating system architecture and engineering constraints into integrated plans with clear ownership, milestones, and success criteria, and driving coordinated execution across subsystems to ensure alignment on sequencing, interfaces, and integration points
Systems Integration & Readiness: Partner closely with Systems, Hardware, Software, and Physics teams to ensure technically sound program plans, lead system-level gate reviews to drive cross-functional alignment, and proactively surface and resolve cross-team risks impacting hardware, facilities, supply chain, testing, and integration readiness
Operating Cadence & Execution Rigor: Establish and run program operating rhythm, maintain dynamic schedules and risk plans aligned to PM deliverables, and ensure rigorous tracking and follow-through on actions, decisions, and milestones across matrixed engineering teams
Technical Partnership & Communication: Serve as a technical partner to engineering leads, translating complex information into clear program narratives, producing high-quality decision-enabling artifacts, and delivering crisp, data-backed execution updates in cross-org and leadership forums
Structure and Processes: Influence highly specialized technical teams without formal authority to drive accountability and alignment, evolve systems engineering processes to improve execution quality and predictability, and foster a collaborative, execution-focused culture aligned with Microsoft values
Other: Embody our culture and values
Requirements:
Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) 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
Microsoft Cloud Background Check
Citizenship & Citizenship Verification
Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency
Ability to work in an 'AI-first' environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through hardware development
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
Proven track record driving large, cross-disciplinary technical programs from concept through delivery
Strong systems-level thinking, with the ability to reason about interfaces, dependencies, and integration risks across hardware and software domains
Demonstrated ability to build structured plans in ambiguous, fast-changing technical environments
Experience in quantum systems, advanced hardware, physics-driven R&D, or high-performance computing environments
Experience leading programs with external stakeholders (e.g., research partners, government programs, suppliers)
Familiarity with systems engineering processes, readiness reviews, and complex lab- or facility-based deployments
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with comfort communicating at both deep technical and executive levels
What we offer:
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation