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Senior Quantum Simulation Engineer

Microsoft· Quantum Engineering
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Santa Barbara$119.8k - $234.7kfull-timePosted 4d ago

About the role

Senior Quantum Simulation Engineer to model and simulate dynamics of topological qubit devices and few-qubit arrays; develop and refine advanced simulation methods, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and translate results into design decisions for scalable quantum computing at Microsoft Quantum.

Responsibilities

  • Simulation Development: Design, build, and refine complex models of quantum devices and qubit operations.
  • Validation & Optimization: Develop, test, and validate models, iterating to improve accuracy and performance.
  • Predictive Analysis: Compare simulation outcomes with experimental data to ensure reliability and guide improvements.
  • Tool Creation: Build and maintain simulation tools, libraries, and modeling systems to support device development.
  • Large-Scale Modeling: Conduct simulations to explore device behavior and scalability.
  • Insight Generation: Translate theoretical and simulation results into design decisions and qubit operation strategies.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborate effectively across teams, demonstrating clear communication.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • OR Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 1+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • OR equivalent experience.

Skills

Required:Quantum device modelingCommunication across teams
Nice to have:Open quantum system dynamicsQuantum error correctionHigh-performance computingPython or JuliaAI tooling for discovery
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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