Principal Quantum Architect
Microsoft
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This role pays more than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $180,000–$235,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $231k versus about $208k 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 598 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 586 roles with salary data.
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As the Principal Technical Program Manager (Quantum Hardware), you will join the Microsoft Quantum team to lead critical initiatives in developing scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing systems. You will orchestrate cross-functional engineering efforts, manage end-to-end program lifecycles from concept and prototyping to validation and delivery. Your daily work involves coordinating across disciplines such as quantum device physics, cryoelectronics, materials science, and supply chain management while managing relationships with external foundries and research laboratories. You will utilize Agile methodologies and tools like Azure DevOps to manage risks and track milestones. The role focuses on the technical challenge of scaling topological qubits and developing robust control infrastructures. Required expertise includes quantum information, physics, electrical engineering, or hardware systems, alongside the ability to leverage AI tools for performance modeling, automated reporting, and accelerating laboratory workflows within the quantum hardware domain.
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