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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. Our Quantum team is working at the forefront of science and technology to bring scalable quantum computing to the world. Microsoft Quantum will change the world of computing and help solve some of humankind’s currently unsolvable problems. We’re seeking a Senior Quantum Applications Architect to develop applications for fault-tolerant quantum computers. Are you enthusiastic about quantum computing and its applications? Do you want to be part of the next revolution in computing? Microsoft is looking for you! We are looking for talented scientists and engineers to join our team to build algorithms and applications for scaled fault-tolerant quantum computers. This is a unique opportunity to work with world-class scientists and engineers to drive innovation across quantum applications, development platforms, and hybrid quantum-classical workflows.
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 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
Requirements:
Doctorate in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, Software Engineering, or related field AND relevant 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
Significant experience in one or more of the following areas: high-performance computing, quantum algorithms, quantum error correction, quantum simulation
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across internal and external organizations, with strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, day to day task automation)
Evaluate agentic solutions with measurable metrics and human-in-the-loop safeguards following Microsoft Responsible AI requirements for generative AI
The 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
Nice to have:
Experience developing and implementing algorithms for quantum applications, preferably for fault-tolerant quantum systems
Experience with high-performance classical computing methods
Skills in applied mathematics or related disciplines
Methodical problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team environment