Senior Thermal & Mechanical Engineer - Cryogenic ASIC Integration | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

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Redmond, WA Posted 119 days ago $119,800–$234,700 / year

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TL;DR

As a Senior Thermal & Mechanical Engineer joining Microsoft Quantum’s Quantum Systems team, you will drive the thermal design and analysis for next-generation cryogenic CMOS systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams including quantum device designers and electrical engineers. Your day-to-day responsibilities include modeling complex thermal loads in ultra-low temperature regimes, designing experiments to validate thermal models at cryogenic temperatures, and specifying materials that meet stringent low-temperature requirements. You will leverage advanced simulation software like ANSYS or COMSOL Multiphysics, and have hands-on experience with cryostats and dilution refrigerators. This role demands expertise in solid-state thermal conduction physics and proficiency in quantum hardware platforms, along with strong communication skills to mentor junior engineers and lead technical projects in a dynamic research environment.

Skills

ANSYS COMSOL_Multiphysics SolidWorks_Simulation cryogenic_ASI_C integration quantum_hardware_platforms cryostats dilution_refrigerators thermal_simulation_software CI/CD

What you'll do

Drive the thermal design and analysis for next-generation cryogenic CMOS systems.
Model complex thermal loads and heat transfer mechanisms in ultra-low temperature regimes.
Design and execute experiments to validate thermal models at cryogenic temperatures.
Specify and evaluate materials and interface solutions for low-temperature operation.
Document findings, prepare technical reports, and communicate results to teams.

What we're looking for

Doctorate in relevant field with 1+ years experience or equivalent qualifications.
Hands-on experience in solid-state thermal modeling, simulation, and testing.
Proficiency with thermal simulation software like ANSYS, COMSOL Multiphysics.
Experience with cryogenic ASIC integration and packaging.
Understanding of quantum hardware platforms and solid-state quantum system requirements.
Expertise in cryogenic hardware platforms such as cryostats and dilution refrigerators.
Ability to lead experimental design for thermal measurements at ultra-low temperatures.

Market check

Salary context

This $119,800–$234,700 range sits above 46% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$140,720–$234,700

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$151,475–$216,250

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Microsoft

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

Microsoft currently has 451 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 417 roles with salary data.

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