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Senior Quantum Architect

Microsoft· Quantum Software Engineering
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Redmond, WA, Reston, VA$119.8k - $234.7kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior role responsible for defining and driving end-to-end architecture of scalable quantum computing systems across quantum hardware, classical infrastructure, firmware, software, and cloud services, in collaboration with multiple teams to produce production-ready quantum systems.

Responsibilities

  • Define the system architecture for scalable quantum computing platforms across quantum and classical domains
  • Drive architectural direction across hardware, firmware, software, cloud services, and system integration
  • Establish system partitioning and co-design strategies across the full technology stack
  • Define interfaces, dataflows, and integration frameworks enabling reliable, scalable operation
  • Lead system-level trade-offs and guide platform evolution toward production-ready quantum systems
  • Demonstrated excellence in relevant skillsets relevant to quantum computer architecture and validation, including, quantum plane technologies (solid-state or atomic, molecular, or optical qubits); control/readout of quantum technologies; systems technology (environment and fields; interconnects)
  • System modeling and/or hardware pathfinding
  • Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 1+ years software industry experience, including research and/or development of commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 3+ years software industry experience, including research and/or development of commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 4+ years software industry experience, including research and/or development of commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems OR equivalent experience.
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  • 4+ years programming experience in related programming languages.
  • 4+ years experience in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Required:Quantum architectureSystem modelingHardware pathfindingQubit technologiesControl/readout

Benefits

  • Culture and Values alignment
  • Security screening requirements as part of role
  • AI tools familiarity (Office CoPilot, GitHub CoPilot, ChatGPT)
  • Potential for benefits and other compensation as per location
Last updated Sep 10, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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