Principal Quantum Engineer - Systems Physics & Performance
$163k/y-$296.4k/y
Microsoft2 days ago
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Summary
Microsoft is seeking a Principal Quantum Engineer - Systems Physics & Performance to join their team in Redmond, WA. The role focuses on driving foundational advances in characterizing, understanding, and optimizing complex quantum-device systems.
About the Role
As a Principal Quantum Engineer, you will develop frameworks for diagnosing and optimizing multi-component quantum systems, design computational benchmarks, translate insights from interacting-qubit physics into practical procedures, and provide guidance on advanced materials and device measurements. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support exploratory research directions related to future-generation readout and control schemes.
About You
Required:
- Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment.
- OR 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.
Preferred:
- Doctorate degree in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field AND 7+ years of post-doctoral or equivalent research experience in quantum condensed-matter physics.
- Demonstrated expertise in the physics of interacting quantum systems, disorder phenomena, or complex device behavior.
- Experience designing, interpreting, or leading advanced experimental diagnostics.
- Proven ability to drive scientific programs that integrate theory, experiment, and hardware development.
- Internationally recognized contributions in condensed-matter physics, quantum materials, or quantum devices.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with a typical base pay range of $163k - $296.4k per year.
- Eligibility for benefits and other compensation.
Microsoft
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Redmond, WA