Senior Quantum Measurement Engineer

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering

In short

At Microsoft Quantum, we are building a scalable quantum computing system and seeking a Senior Quantum Measurement Engineer to measure and operate integrated quantum systems. You will design and execute experiments, extract information from complex results, and collaborate with experts across disciplines to improve system performance and identify opportunities for automation, including applying AI methods.

Responsibilities

Design and execute experiments to characterize the properties and performance of integrated quantum systems, including characterization of hybrid semiconductor-superconductor devices.
Extract actionable information from complex, partial, and noisy results, and communicate proposed actions to team members and stakeholders.
Seek, understand, and utilize technical input across fields including materials science, microwave engineering, and quantum device physics to drive improvements in overall system performance.
Identify opportunities to streamline and automate quantum measurements, including applying AI methods where appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 6+ years’ experience in industry or in a research and development environment.
Master's Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 4+ years’ experience in industry or in a research and development environment.
Doctorate in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 1+ years’ experience in industry or in a research and development environment.
Equivalent experience.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
Microsoft Cloud Background Check required.
Citizenship & Citizenship Verification required.
Ability to apply AI to accelerate engineering while developing shipping & prototype code.
Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 8+ years’ experience in industry or in a research and development environment.
Master's Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 6+ years’ experience in industry or in a research and development environment.
Doctorate in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 3+ years’ experience in industry or in a research and development environment.
Equivalent experience.
8+ years’ (PhD included) experience conducting experiments and related work on solid-state quantum devices and associated control systems.
8+ years’ (PhD included) hands-on experience operating, debugging, and improving complex experimental systems, including cryogenic measurement systems (4K and colder).
8+ years’ (PhD included) experience with data acquisition, programming in a high-level language (e.g. python, matlab), and version control (e.g. git).

Benefits

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year.
The base pay range for this role in the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area is USD $160,200 - $261,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Skills

PythonMatlabGit

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