Senior Quantum Simulation Engineer

Microsoft

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$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Apr 19, 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 Simulation Engineer

The Senior Quantum Simulation Engineer joins the Quantum Design team to model and simulate the dynamics of topological qubit devices and few-qubit arrays. In this role, you will design, build, and refine complex models of quantum devices and qubit operations to deliver actionable insights for design decisions and operational protocols. You will develop simulation tools, libraries, and modeling systems while comparing simulation outcomes with experimental data to ensure reliability. Key responsibilities include modeling open quantum system dynamics and exploring device scalability. You will utilize Python, Julia, and high-performance computing environments to develop code collaboratively. The role requires expertise in quantum error correction, qubit error models, and numerical methods for simulating qubit devices within an AI-first environment to accelerate hardware and software discovery.

What you'll do

  • Design, build, and refine complex models of quantum devices and qubit operations.
  • Develop, test, and validate models to improve accuracy and performance.
  • Compare simulation outcomes with experimental data to ensure reliability and guide improvements.
  • Build and maintain simulation tools, libraries, and modeling systems for device development.
  • Conduct simulations to explore device behavior and scalability.
  • Translate theoretical and simulation results into design decisions and qubit operation strategies.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of industry or R&D experience.
  • Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of industry or R&D experience.
  • Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field and 1+ years of industry or R&D experience.
  • Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check and meet export control regulations.
  • Proof of citizenship, U.S. permanent residency, or other protected status for export-controlled information access.
  • Research experience in the theory of quantum devices or quantum computation (preferred).
  • Experience modeling open quantum system dynamics and familiarity with numerical methods for simulating qubit devices (preferred).
  • Proficiency in high-performance computing and developing code collaboratively in Python or Julia (preferred).

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