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The Principal Quantum Systems Architect joins the Microsoft Quantum team to define the architecture of scalable classical control and readout systems for large-scale quantum computing. This strategic technical leadership role focuses on the quantum-classical interface, where the architect will design system partitioning, co-design strategies across hardware and firmware, and develop communication, synchronization, and dataflow architectures. The candidate will drive architectural direction for heterogeneous compute platforms supporting control, measurement, and feedback workloads in both room-temperature and cryogenic domains. Key technical areas include signal-processing frameworks, RF signal processing, instrumentation, and advanced technologies such as FPGAs, ASICs, or custom accelerators. The role addresses the critical challenge of creating deterministic, low-latency operations for scalable quantum systems by managing trade-offs between performance, scalability, power, and reliability to move quantum technology toward production-ready status.
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