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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Nov 30, 2026

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This role $177k
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This role pays more than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $156,750–$213,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $185k for comparable roles.

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 310 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

As a Senior Quantum Materials MBE Engineer, you will join an interdisciplinary R&D team at Microsoft Quantum, focusing on developing and optimizing molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) growth processes for high-quality quantum materials. Your daily tasks include executing experiments to control interfaces, composition, strain, and defect density in semiconductor–superconductor heterostructures, while also contributing to the feedback loop between material properties and device performance through data-driven experimentation. You will operate and maintain UHV MBE systems and in-situ diagnostics, apply AI/ML tools for experiment planning and optimization, and collaborate closely with nanofabrication, characterization, theory, and device teams. Required skills include hands-on experience with MBE or related thin-film growth techniques, semiconductor materials, and scientific programming tools like Python.

What you'll do

  • Develop and optimize MBE growth recipes for semiconductor-superconductor heterostructures.
  • Execute experiments to control interfaces, composition, strain, and defect density in materials.
  • Design data-driven experiments linking growth conditions to device outcomes and properties.
  • Operate and maintain UHV MBE systems and in-situ diagnostics for high-quality data.
  • Apply AI/ML tools to improve experiment planning, analysis, and optimization processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate materials advances into device fabrication.

What we're looking for

  • PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or related field with 0-2 years experience, or Master’s degree with 3-5 years relevant experience.
  • Hands-on experience with Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) or similar thin-film growth techniques.
  • Experience designing and executing controlled experiments and analyzing data from semiconductor-superconductor hybrid materials.
  • Familiarity with low-temperature device characterization and understanding of materials-device correlations.
  • Proficiency in scientific programming and data analysis tools, such as Python.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.

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