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Senior Quantum Simulation Engineer

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119800.00 - 234700.00 USD / Year
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Microsoft Quantum has assembled a talented, diverse international team to build the world’s first scalable quantum computing system. Our full‑stack approach spans innovation from the physics of the quantum plane to the delivery of global quantum services. The Microsoft Quantum program aims to fundamentally transform computing to help solve some of humanity’s most intractable problems as we enter an accelerated era of quantum advancement. We are seeking talented, focused individuals to help deliver useful quantum computers. Microsoft is pursuing topological qubits for large‑scale quantum computing and partnering with a growing ecosystem of companies to advance quantum systems across every layer of the stack and bring them to market through the Microsoft Quantum accelerator platform. We believe AI can speed the development of useful quantum computers and shorten the path to their realization. As a Senior Quantum Simulation Engineer, you will develop and refine advanced simulation methods to model qubit dynamics and error processes to deliver actionable insights that guide qubit designs and operational protocols. You’ll collaborate closely with system, measurement, and quantum error correction teams in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment, working alongside world-class engineers and scientists to push the boundaries of quantum technology.

Job Responsibility:

  • Simulation Development: Define, implement, and refine error models of quantum devices and their operations
  • Validation & Optimization: Develop, test, and validate models, iterating to improve accuracy and performance
  • Predictive Analysis: Compare simulation outcomes with experimental data to ensure reliability and guide improvements
  • Tool Creation: Build and maintain simulation tools, libraries, and modeling systems to support device development
  • Large-Scale Modeling: Conduct simulations to explore the behavior and scalability of a network of qubits
  • Insight Generation: Translate theoretical and simulation results into design decisions and qubit operation strategies
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborate effectively across teams, demonstrating clear communication
  • Embody our culture and values

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 1+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
  • Ability to work in an “AI-first” environment using modern AI tools
  • Ability to design and build AI agents/copilots that assist with experiment setup, log triage, measurement report generation, protocol templating, and knowledge retrieval

Nice to have:

  • Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • Research experience in quantum computation in a commercial or academic setting
  • Familiarity with numerical methods for simulating qubit devices
  • Experienced at communicating complex ideas and concepts to audiences with varying domain knowledge
  • Background in quantum error correction and qubit error models
  • Experience modeling the dynamics of open quantum systems
  • Proficiency with high performance computing environments
  • Experience with collaborative code development in Python or Julia

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Job Posted:
April 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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