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Senior Quantum Systems Electrical Engineer

Microsoft· Quantum Engineering
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Redmond, WA$119.8k - $234.7kfull-timePosted 4d ago

About the role

Senior Quantum Systems Electrical Engineer at Microsoft Quantum, focusing on FPGA-based, ultra-low-latency digital subsystems for a topological quantum engine, including readout classification, error-decoder acceleration, room-temperature front-ends for cryogenic control, high-speed interconnects, and precision clocking networks.

Responsibilities

  • Design & implement Prototype Circuits and PCBs for custom electronics devices, high speed digital (FPGA based) designs, RF designs, and mixed signal electronics.
  • Verification and validation: develop and document tests to validate custom circuits at the component and system level. Support lab bring-up of new designs with scopes, VNAs, LA/SC, and RF instruments.
  • Tool flow & CI: support CI pipeline standup and assist with test development.
  • Quality & documentation: produce clear design docs, interface specs, and bring-up guides; participate in rigorous code/design reviews.

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Physics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) software industry experience, including research and/or development of commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
  • OR Master's Degree in Physics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, 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 Physics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, 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
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements including background check and export control/citizenship verification
  • Familiarity with AI/ML acceleration and ability to work in an AI-first environment (desirable)

Skills

Required:Prototype circuit designFPGA-based digital designRF designComponent and system-level verificationlab bring-up with RF instrumentsCI/CD toolingTechnical documentation

Benefits

  • 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
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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