Senior Quantum Foundry Technologist & Library Specialist

Microsoft

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$119,800–$234,700 / yr
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22 days ago
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Dec 2, 2026

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TL;DR · Senior Quantum Foundry Technologist & Library Specialist

As a Senior Quantum Foundry Technologist & Library Specialist on Microsoft’s Quantum 1st Party Hardware System-on-a-Chip (SOC) team, you will lead the development of Microsoft’s quantum Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) Foundry and Library Interface by interfacing with internal and external foundries to establish long-term partnerships and create library Process-Development-Kits (PDKs). Your daily tasks include evaluating foundries for materials and processes tailored to Microsoft’s needs, leading technical interactions during pre-silicon design and post-manufacturing stages, and defining testchip designs for technology interception. You will use SPICE, EDA tools from Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens, and Python, Java, C++ for scripting and AI/ML optimization. This role requires expertise in device physics, statistical analysis, yield improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with architects, quantum theorists, experimentalists, and cloud engineers to advance topological qubits and quantum systems.

What you'll do

  • Audit external foundries to select suitable partners for long-term engagement.
  • Lead technical interactions with foundries during pre-silicon design and post-manufacturing stages.
  • Define and develop libraries and PDKs for standard cells and analog designs at cryogenic temperatures.
  • Design testchip structures for technology interception, data collection, and analysis.
  • Compile and analyze data to optimize yield and performance in production manufacturing.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field with 3+ years industry experience
  • 5+ years experience in device physics, foundry design collateral, process qualification, fabrication processes, reliability analysis
  • Testchip design expertise including structure definition, schematics, layout design, SPICE simulation
  • Proficiency in PDKs/Libraries for cryo temperatures and custom library development
  • Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams in program management

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