Senior Quantum Package & Motherboard Engineer | Microsoft Careers

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Dec 10, 2026

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TL;DR · Senior Quantum Package & Motherboard Engineer | Microsoft Careers

As a Senior Quantum Package & Motherboard Engineer, you will join a dynamic team of engineers and scientists to adapt packaging and motherboard design processes for cryogenic quantum devices. Your daily responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams such as architecture, verification, analog, physical design, and vendors to ensure the successful implementation and verification of complex quantum hardware. You will develop robust design processes, drive external material vendors, and simulate components for signal and power integrity. Additionally, you will manage electrical and PCB development workflows, mentor junior engineers, and leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency in layout execution times. The role requires expertise in analog signal, power integrity, and signal integrity simulations, proficiency with industry-standard tools like Cadence Allegro and Mentor Graphics, and experience working at cryogenic temperatures. This position is crucial for scaling topological qubits and quantum systems that unlock significant scientific and business value.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain robust packaging and motherboard design processes for quantum devices.
  • Design and drive external material vendors to deliver solutions for quantum device packaging.
  • Simulate packaging/motherboard components for signal and power integrity.
  • Own signaling chain specifications from room temperature to cryogenic logic temperatures.
  • Improve electrical and PCB development processes, documentation, and validation workflows.
  • Communicate engineering input into decision frameworks across technical and executive audiences.
  • Mentor junior engineers while reinforcing inclusive culture and values.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in Silicon Package Design and PCB Design.
  • Successfully delivered Silicon Packages and Motherboards into production.
  • Proficient in industry-standard tools for Package and PCB Design.
  • Expertise in Analog Signal, Power Integrity & Signal Integrity simulations.
  • Experience with cryogenic temperatures in Package, Motherboard designs.
  • Ability to leverage AI for innovation and efficiency in design processes.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with external partners.

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