Microsoft Quantum is dedicated to solving some of the world’s intractable problems and forever altering our economic, industrial, academic, and societal landscape. In just hours or days, a quantum computer will solve some complex problems that would otherwise take today’s computers billions of years! This has massive implications for research in sustainability, energy, environmental systems, smart materials, and more. We are looking for a Senior Researcher - Quantum. Microsoft is working to build a scalable quantum machine, to empower people and organizations with this incredible technology stack. For more information about our team, visit https:// quantum .microsoft.com/ .

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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

We are looking for a researcher for quantum error correction and fault-tolerance. Preferred expertise includes homological code, decoding, and numerical simulation of their performance.

Other

• Embody our Culture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture)

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in relevant field

• OR equivalent experience.

• Experience with quantum computing, and/or quantum error correction.

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.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in relevant field AND 2+ years related research experience

• OR equivalent experience.

• Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor.

• Experience participating in a top conference in relevant research domain.

Research Sciences IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until June 30, 2024.

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