Senior Quantum Engineer

Microsoft

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Work type: Hybrid
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Salary: $119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Apr 26, 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 · Senior Quantum Engineer

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The Senior Quantum Engineer joins the Quantum Design team to design and simulate next-generation quantum processing unit chips based on topological qubits. This role involves developing QPU chip designs and interfaces for readout and control layers using simulation-driven, fabrication-aware workflows. Key responsibilities include performing radio-frequency simulations to optimize performance, building design tools, and collaborating with fabrication, packaging, and systems teams. The candidate must utilize integrated circuit design principles, electronic design automation tools, and simulation software such as Ansys, Sigrity, COMSOL, or SPICE. Required skills include experience in quantum device design, mixed-signal integrated circuits, high-speed RF circuits, and Python programming. The work addresses the technical challenge of creating scalable quantum computing hardware by integrating complex components into functional, high-performance quantum systems.

Skills

Quantum Computing RF Simulation IC Design ASIC) design EDA) tools Python Git GitHub Ansys Sigrity COMSOL Cadence SPICE PCB) design Thermal Modeling PDKs AI Agents

What you'll do

Develop QPU chip designs and interfaces using simulation-driven, fabrication-aware workflows.
Perform RF simulations of QPU chips and interface layers to optimize control and readout performance.
Partner with fabrication, systems, packaging, and control teams to co-design QPUs.
Build and maintain design tools and functionalize devices into models for internal and external partners.
Apply integrated circuit design principles to improve design processes and recommend optimizations.
Design and build AI agents and copilots to assist with experiment setup and knowledge retrieval.

What we're looking for

Master's degree in a related engineering field and 3+ years of technical engineering experience, or a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience.
Ability to pass a Microsoft Cloud Background Check and provide proof of citizenship or U.S. permanent residency for export control regulations.
Experience in quantum device design and radio-frequency (RF) simulation.
Familiarity with integrated circuit design workflows and tool development.
Doctorate in a related engineering field and 3+ years of experience, or a Master's and 6+ years, or a Bachelor's and 8+ years (preferred).
3+ years of experience in chip or PCB design involving quantum devices, mixed-signal ICs, or high-speed RF/digital circuits (preferred).
Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools for IC, ASIC, physical design, and verification (preferred).
Experience with RF/electromagnetic simulation, thermal modeling, semiconductor fabrication processes, and Python/Git (preferred).

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