Senior Quantum Systems Electrical Engineer

Microsoft

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$119,800–$234,700 / yr
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4 days ago
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Apr 20, 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 Systems Electrical Engineer

As a Senior Quantum Systems Electrical Engineer, you will join the team building a scaled, fault-tolerant quantum computer grounded in topological qubits. You will collaborate with physicists and software engineers to design and deliver FPGA-based, ultra-low-latency digital subsystems for the topological quantum engine. Your daily work involves designing prototype circuits, PCBs, and mixed-signal electronics, as well as developing high-speed interconnects and precision clocking networks. You will utilize tools including scopes, VNAs, and RF instruments to validate custom circuits. Required technical skills include experience with RFSoC architectures, RTL, and FPGA design, alongside proficiency in Windows, Linux, VS Code, Git, and Azure DevOps CI/CD. You will also use Tcl and Python for scripted builds to solve complex problems in readout classification and error-decoder acceleration.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement prototype circuits and PCBs for custom electronics, high-speed digital, and RF designs.
  • Develop FPGA-based digital subsystems for readout classification and error-decoder acceleration.
  • Design room-temperature front-ends for cryogenic control, high-speed interconnects, and precision clocking networks.
  • Develop and document tests to validate custom circuits at the component and system levels.
  • Support lab bring-up of new designs using scopes, VNAs, and other RF instruments.
  • Support CI pipeline standup and assist with automated test development.
  • Produce clear design documentation, interface specifications, and hardware bring-up guides.
  • Participate in rigorous code and design reviews to ensure system quality.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate in Physics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of software industry experience.
  • Master's Degree in Physics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of software industry experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of software industry experience.
  • Equivalent experience to the degree and years of experience requirements.
  • Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check and meet export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).
  • Ability to work in an "AI first" environment using modern AI tools to accelerate hardware development.
  • 3+ years delivering custom electronics designs (preferred).
  • Familiarity with RFSoC architectures, RF/high-speed digital designs, and RTL/FPGA design (preferred).

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