Responsibilities
Define the system architecture for scalable quantum control and readout across room-temperature and cryogenic domains
Drive architectural direction for heterogeneous compute platforms supporting control, measurement, and feedback workloads
Establish system partitioning and co-design strategies across hardware, firmware, software, and quantum systems
Define communication, synchronization, and dataflow architectures enabling deterministic, low-latency operation at scale
Lead system-level trade-offs and guide platform evolution toward scalable, production-ready quantum systems
Other
Embody our Culture and Values
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
OR equivalent experience.
Other Requirements
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their U.S. permanent residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable.
Familiarity with basic AI tools such as Office CoPilot, GitHub CoPilot, or Chat GPT.
Ability to work in an “AI-first” environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through both hardware and software development.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven experience designing complex compute or signal-processing architectures (e.g., SoCs, distributed systems, accelerators, networking fabrics)
Proficient understanding of system architecture fundamentals (compute, memory, interconnects, data movement, HW/SW partitioning)
Experience driving architectural trade-offs across performance, scalability, power, and reliability
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional hardware/software co-design initiatives
Experience with RF signal processing, instrumentation, or measurement systems
Familiarity with quantum control, readout, or error correction concepts
Experience with FPGA, ASIC, or custom accelerator technologies
Exposure to cryogenic or constrained computing environments
Experience defining scalable architectures for emerging compute platforms
Track record of architecturally guiding the delivery of large-scale systems from concept through production
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Quantum Engineering IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $165,600 - $296,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $220,800 - $331,200 per year.
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
- https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
