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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.
Job Responsibility:
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