Senior Quantum Measurement Engineer

Microsoft

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$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Apr 5, 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

The Senior Quantum Measurement Engineer joins the Microsoft Quantum team to support the development of a scalable quantum computing system utilizing topological qubits. Working in an interdisciplinary R&D environment alongside experts in materials science and microwave engineering, you will design and execute experiments to characterize the RF and transport properties of semiconductors, dielectrics, metals, and superconductors. Your daily work involves performing measurement techniques to advance quantum devices, identifying opportunities to automate measurements using AI methods, and utilizing technical input to improve device performance. Required skills include experience with cryogenic RF characterization, data acquisition, and programming in high-level languages like Python or Matlab. You will also use version control tools like Git, statistical process control, and design of experiments to solve complex hardware integration problems.

What you'll do

  • Design and execute experiments to characterize RF and transport properties of semiconductors, dielectrics, metals, and superconductors.
  • Perform measurement techniques to advance quantum practices and device development.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline and automate quantum measurements using AI methods.
  • Utilize technical input from materials science, microwave engineering, and quantum device physics to improve device performance.
  • Leverage AI tools for performance modeling, research gathering, and day-to-day task automation.
  • Design and build AI agents to assist with experiment setup, log triage, and measurement report generation.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field and 6+ years of experience.
  • Master's Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field and 4+ years of experience.
  • Doctorate in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field and 1+ years of experience.
  • Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check and meet export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).
  • Ability to leverage AI tools for performance modeling, research gathering, and task automation.
  • Ability to design and build AI agents or copilots for experiment setup and report generation.
  • Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years experience, Master's Degree and 6+ years experience, or Doctorate and 3+ years experience (preferred).
  • 8+ years experience with cryogenic RF characterization, data acquisition/programming, and operating cryostats (preferred).

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