Microsoft Quantum has assembled a talented and diverse international team to create the world’s first scalable quantum computing system. Our full-stack approach involves exciting innovation from the physics of quantum devices through scalable readout and control systems based on cryo-electronics. The Microsoft Quantum program strives to fundamentally change the world of computing to help solve some of humankind’s currently unsolvable problems. We are on the cusp of an accelerated effort in quantum computing. This position offers an opportunity to have a meaningful influence on a revolutionary technology.

The Quantum hardware team is seeking a Principal Quantum Hardware Engineering Manager to develop new quantum scalable control platforms for quantum computing.  The ideal candidate will work collaboratively and lead a team that drives cryoCMOS experiments with Microsoft’s topological qubits.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team that drives experiments of our proprietary custom cryogenic ASIC designs with Microsoft’s topological qubits.

• Leading a team that collaborates with Microsoft’s 3rd party partners in the areas of Quantum Networking

• Driving internal demonstrations of Quantum machines for the full stack

• Contributing to development of cryogenic cooling and wiring systems

• As it pertains to the Hardware Engineering team, advise on facilities, laboratory build out, operations, equipment specifications, space planning and equipment installation.

• Define and manage innovation projects with third party OEMs and applications teams for process module development as well as related equipment/tooling development.

• Other

• Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment

• OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment

• OR Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment

• OR equivalent experience.

• 3+ years people management experience.

• 2+ years experience in experimental quantum science, precision measurement, and cryogenic experiments.

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 or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of citizenship, 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with custom ASICs operating in cryogenic temperatures

• Experience with semiconductor devices and spins in semiconductors.

• Expereince with install and wiring of dilution refrigerators.

Quantum Engineering M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 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 $180,400 - $294,000 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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 29, 2024.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .