Quantum ASIC Project Lead | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

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Redmond, WA Posted 16 days ago $139,900–$274,800 / year
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TL;DR

As a Quantum ASIC Project Lead on Microsoft's Quantum 1st Party Hardware ASIC team, you will lead the development of advanced Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) for quantum computing applications. Your day-to-day responsibilities include defining System-on-Chip (SoC) microarchitecture specifications, driving design and verification processes with cross-functional teams, and coordinating efforts across IP owners, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful tapeout and production. You will manage post-silicon validation, device characterization, and the transition to manufacturing while maintaining stringent power, performance, and timing goals. The role requires expertise in Verilog and SystemVerilog for RTL design, synthesis, and static checks, as well as proficiency in Python or Perl scripting for automation. Experience with AI-assisted engineering tasks is a plus, given Microsoft's focus on integrating cutting-edge technologies to solve complex challenges in quantum computing at scale.

Skills

Verilog SystemVerilog Python Perl RTL SoC IP CDC RDC LINT APB AXI I2C SPI JTAG AI_agents CI/CD Tapeout DFT Post-silicon_debug

What you'll do

  • Lead the development and integration of IP blocks for Microsoft's quantum SoCs.
  • Own post-silicon test, validation, and device characterization processes.
  • Coordinate engineering teams and external vendors to deliver high-quality designs.
  • Drive microarchitecture and RTL design for complex IP blocks with strict goals.
  • Develop synthesis constraints, power intent, and static checks for design integrity.
  • Set up and manage databases and flows for SoC and IP repositories across teams.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of industry experience.
  • 15+ years of digital design experience, including microarchitecture specification and RTL coding.
  • 8+ years of hands-on expertise in synthesis, timing constraints, and PPA trade-offs.
  • 5+ years leading SoC integration through successful ASIC tapeouts.
  • Proven ability to close CDC, RDC, LINT checks, and perform post-silicon debug.

Market check

Salary context

This $139,900–$274,800 range sits above 56% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$162,000–$234,700

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$177,250–$223,712

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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About Microsoft

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 451 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 417 roles with salary data.

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