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As a Principal Quantum Measurement Engineer at Microsoft Quantum, you will lead the development and execution of cryogenic electrical characterization experiments for quantum materials and devices, impacting qubit performance and scalability. This role involves designing new measurement protocols to address evolving challenges, leading large-scale experimental campaigns, and providing technical guidance across disciplines in a fast-paced R&D environment. You will collaborate closely with teams specializing in materials growth, nanofabrication, theory, device physics, and systems to drive innovation. Additionally, you will leverage AI tools to enhance experimental design, data analysis, and reporting, ensuring clear communication of results to both specialists and interdisciplinary audiences. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with cryogenic electrical characterization, quantum characterization, verification, and validation (QCVV), and a background in experimental quantum information or mesoscopic physics.
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