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Senior Quantum Engineer

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Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. 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. We are looking for a diverse set of talented and focused people to accelerate the delivery of useful quantum computers. Microsoft has an internal program pursuing topological qubits for large-scale quantum computing. We are also working closely with a growing list of companies to advance quantum computer systems at every layer of the stack and bring them to market on the Microsoft Quantum accelerator platform. We believe AI can accelerate both the creation of useful quantum computers and bring in timelines for their realization. For more information about the Microsoft Quantum team, please visit https://quantum.microsoft.com/ The Quantum Design team at Microsoft is seeking a Senior Quantum Engineer to design and simulate the performance of next-generation qubit chips. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape revolutionary technology and accelerate progress toward scalable quantum computing based on topological qubits. As a Senior Quantum Engineer, you will take a key role in developing Quantum Processor Unit (QPU) chips, including modeling of electric and thermal response of various parts of the system, designing components, ensuring seamless integration with control and readout layers. You will collaborate closely with experts in semiconductor and superconductor materials, measurement, design, readout and control in an environment that values innovation, adaptability, and interdisciplinary expertise.

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  • Design & Simulation: Develop QPU chip designs and interfaces to readout/control layers using simulation-driven, fabrication-aware workflows
  • Thermal transport and electronic modeling: Leveraging state-of-the-art Microsoft Azure high-performance computational resources perform microscopic simulations of QPU chips and interface layers to define design requirements and optimize control/readout performance
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with measurement, material, systems, and control teams to co-design QPUs, incorporating constraints and requirements
  • Tool Development: Build and maintain simulation tools, functionalize devices into models, and enable co-design with internal teams and external partners
  • Model Optimization: Validate device performance by the analysis of measurement data, incorporate learnings into more predictive models
  • Embody our Culture and Values

Requirements:

  • Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field
  • OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND significant experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND solid experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • OR equivalent experience
  • Familiarity with quantum mechanics and solid state theory
  • Familiarity with numerical simulation tools and collaborative code development
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
  • Ability to work in an “AI-first” environment using modern AI tools
  • Design and build AI agents/copilots that assist with experiment setup, log triage, measurement report generation, protocol templating, and knowledge retrieval

Nice to have:

  • Significant experience in industry or in a research and development environment, could include completion of a post-doctoral research position
  • Experience with mesoscopic physics, electronic and thermal transport, many body physics
  • Python and Julia development, git flow
  • Experience in machine learning, data processing
  • Experience with high performance computing, development and scaling simulations
  • Experience with semiconductor physics
  • Extensive experience in quantum device simulation and design
  • Experience in numerical simulation tools and high-performance computing
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in an interdisciplinary environment
  • Passion for advancing quantum computing technology

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Job Posted:
February 14, 2026

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