Senior Quantum Architect

Microsoft

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: —
Salary: $119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted: 9 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Mar 23, 2027

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Below market

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This role $177k

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This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $177,250–$235,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $206k 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 653 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Quantum Architect

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As a Senior Quantum Architect on the Quantum team, you will work at the cutting edge of science and technology to develop applications for fault-tolerant quantum computers. Your daily responsibilities include designing algorithms for fault-tolerant systems, developing advanced toolsets for modeling quantum applications across various hardware architectures, and determining necessary quantum resources for execution. You will also implement new techniques for application- and architecture-aware quantum circuit compilation and optimization while collaborating with a team of engineers and researchers to drive innovation in development platforms and hybrid quantum-classical workflows. The role requires expertise in programming languages, scientific computing, and compiler development. This position focuses on solving complex problems by advancing the capabilities of scaled fault-tolerant quantum computers through innovative software engineering and research within the specialized domain of quantum computing.

Skills

Quantum Computing Circuit Compilation Scientific Computing Hybrid Quantum-Classical Workflows AI Tools

What you'll do

Design algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computers.
Model quantum applications on various hardware architectures to determine necessary resources.
Develop techniques for application-aware and architecture-aware quantum circuit compilation.
Optimize quantum circuits for improved performance.
Drive innovation across quantum applications, development platforms, and hybrid quantum-classical workflows.
Utilize AI tools to accelerate research and discovery in an AI-first environment.

What we're looking for

A PhD in a relevant field and 1+ year of software industry experience, or a Master's and 3+ years, or a Bachelor's and 4+ years.
Equivalent experience to the specified degree and years of experience combinations is acceptable.
At least 4 years of programming experience in related programming languages.
At least 4 years of experience working in a collaborative environment.
Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check and other required security screenings.
Proof of citizenship or U.S. permanent residency/protected status for export control compliance.
Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and work in an "AI-first" research environment.
Advanced degree with 3+ years experience, Master's with 6+ years, or Bachelor's with 8+ years of software industry experience (preferred).

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