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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. 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, 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 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
Nice to have:
Doctorate in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, Software Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, Software Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, Software Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
OR equivalent experience
4+ years' experience in one or more of the following areas: high-performance computing, quantum algorithms, quantum error correction, quantum simulation
Experience developing and implementing algorithms for quantum applications, preferably for fault-tolerant quantum systems
Experience utilizing applied mathematics or related disciplines to solve problems