Senior Quantum Measurement Engineer

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
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Salary: $119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted: 7 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes: Mar 3, 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 Measurement Engineer

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As a Senior Quantum Measurement Engineer within the Microsoft Quantum team, you will contribute to the development of scalable quantum computing systems by focusing on the characterization of quantum materials and devices. You will perform low temperature electrical characterization of mesoscopic semiconductor and superconductor devices to improve qubit performance and scalability. Your daily responsibilities include executing measurement techniques, identifying opportunities to automate measurements, developing hypotheses, and designing experiments in an interdisciplinary R&D environment. The role requires expertise in sub-Kelvin cryogenics, such as dilution refrigerators or He3 cryostats, and radio-frequency characterization of superconducting resonators. You will utilize Python coding, version control tools like Git, and AI tools for performance modeling and task automation. This work addresses the technical challenges of developing hybrid semiconductor–superconductor devices with high material quality and precise interface control.

Skills

Quantum Computing Cryogenics Dilution Refrigerator He3 Cryostat Python Git RF) characterization Superconductor Devices High-Performance Computing Artificial Intelligence Automation

What you'll do

Perform measurement techniques to advance quantum practices and devices.
Identify opportunities to streamline and automate quantum measurements.
Develop hypotheses and design experiments based on research results.
Modify future experimental designs based on data and outcomes.
Utilize technical input from across various fields to inform project goals.
Design and build AI agents to assist with experiment setup and report generation.
Leverage AI tools for performance modeling, analysis, and task automation.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of experience, OR Master's with 4+ years, OR Doctorate with 1+ year.
Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check and meet export control requirements (ITAR/EAR).
Provide proof of citizenship or U.S. permanent residency for access to export-controlled information.
Ability to leverage AI tools for performance modeling, research gathering, and task automation.
Ability to design and build AI agents or copilots to assist with experiment setup and report generation.
8+ years of experience with electrical transport measurements in mesoscopic semiconductor or superconductor devices at cryogenic temperatures.
8+ years of experience with sub-Kelvin cryogenics, such as dilution refrigerators or He3 cryostats.
8+ years of experience with Python coding and version control tools like Git.

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