Principal Quantum Engineer - Quantum Systems
Microsoft· Quantum Engineering
Redmond, WA$142.8k - $274.8kFull-timePosted 4w ago
About the role
Microsoft Quantum is seeking a Principal Quantum Engineer to advance devices, experiments, tools, and engineering methods for scalable quantum computing. The role focuses on cryogenic systems, control/readout electronics, measurement instrumentation, software/automation, and supporting infrastructure, integrating subsystems with quantum devices and validating performance in room-temperature and cryogenic environments.
Responsibilities
- Design and direct specialized experiments or simulations, guide data collection and analysis, and ensure results inform subsequent engineering decisions.
- Lead the development and optimization of equipment, devices, components, tools, or processes needed for quantum development and research.
- Lead collaboration across hardware, software, algorithm, and other technical teams to define subsystem requirements and interfaces, resolve system-level challenges, and validate integrated system performance.
- Establish and apply engineering best practices that improve reliability, repeatability, scalability, quality, and performance.
- Identify significant technical risks and documentation gaps, guide root-cause investigations, and drive recommendations through implementation.
- Create, review, and improve technical documentation and reusable methods so work can be applied consistently within and across teams.
- Guide teams in upholding safety, security, compliance, and secure-by-design practices in laboratory, engineering, and collaborative work.
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.
Skills
Required:Experiments and simulations designSystems collaboration across hardware/software/algorithmEngineering best practicesRisk assessment and root-cause analysisTechnical documentation and reusable methodsSafety, security, compliance
Benefits
- Not specified in the description.
Last updated Sep 24, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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