Quantum Systems Operations Engineer

Microsoft

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: —
Salary: $102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Apr 18, 2027

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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

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TL;DR · Quantum Systems Operations Engineer

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The Quantum Systems Operations Engineer joins the Microsoft Quantum team to manage the operational backbone of cryogenic labs. This role focuses on material readiness for dilution-refrigerator upgrades and overseeing end-to-end vendor operations. Key responsibilities include tracking parts inventory, assembling and staging upgrade kits from engineering bills of materials, and maintaining the inventory system as a single source of truth. The engineer will manage vendor intake, budget tracking, contract renewals, and metadata hygiene while coordinating with electrical, mechanical, cryogenic, and software teams. Required skills include a background in physics or engineering, experience with cryogenic or radio frequency lab operations, and proficiency in bill-of-materials kitting. The role solves logistical bottlenecks in hardware development by bridging technical requirements with procurement, finance, and facilities operations within a quantum information technology context.

Skills

Azure cryogenic, s High-Performance Computing Artificial Intelligence RF Hardware Assembly Bill of Materials Procurement Metadata Hygiene

What you'll do

Track stock levels, lead times, and reorder points for cryogenic fridge upgrade parts.
Pick, assemble, and stage hardware upgrade kits based on engineering bills of materials.
Maintain the inventory system as the single source of truth for all hardware components.
Manage end-to-end vendor operations including intake, budget tracking, and contract renewals.
Safeguard sensitive financial records and serve as the operational point of contact for suppliers.
Reconcile fiscal-year capital-equipment budget-actuals and turn stakeholder input into buildable documentation.

What we're looking for

Master’s Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field.
Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of experience in industry or R&D.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.
Proof of country of citizenship or U.S. permanent residency for export control regulations.
Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
Master’s Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of experience in industry or R&D (preferred).
Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of experience in industry or R&D (preferred).
2+ years supporting cryogenic, radio frequency (RF), or precision-hardware lab operations (preferred).

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