Senior Researcher Job at Microsoft Corporation (Redmond)

Senior Researcher

Microsoft Corporation

Location:
United States , Redmond

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

119800.00 - 234700.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Microsoft Quantum has assembled a talented and diverse international team to create the world’s first scalable quantum computing system. Our full-stack approach involves exciting innovation from the physics at the quantum plane to providing global quantum services. The Microsoft Quantum program strives to fundamentally change the world of computing to help solve humankind’s currently unsolvable problems. We are on the cusp of an accelerated effort in quantum computing. We are looking for a Senior Researcher. This position offers an opportunity to have a meaningful influence on a revolutionary technology. The research and development effort includes a diverse staff of theoretical and experimental physicists, hardware designers and software engineers around the world.

Job Responsibility:

Design and develop novel fault-tolerance strategies for quantum computing systems, working in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of theorists and experimentalists
Advance the theory and implementation of quantum error correction codes, contributing to the development of both logical and physical qubit architectures
Drive research and experimentation aimed at building scalable, resilient quantum computers capable of delivering practical value
Engage in creative problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration to overcome technical challenges in quantum system design
Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence while embodying
Embody our Culture and Values

Requirements:

Doctorate in relevant field OR equivalent experience
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and teams
Ability to approach problems thoughtfully and with attention to detail, considering multiple perspectives and potential solutions
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
Ability to apply AI to accelerate engineering while developing shipping & prototype code
Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency

Nice to have:

Doctorate in relevant field AND 2+ years related research experience OR equivalent experience
Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor
Experience participating in a top conference in relevant research domain
Experience with quantum error-correction, fault-tolerant quantum computing, and/or QCVV

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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