Microsoft
Principal or Senior Quantum Engineer - Readout Design
$120K–$304K
Redmond, WA · On-site · Principal · Full-time · Posted Aug 25, 2026
- Experience
- Doctorate: 1+ year in industry or R&D, potentially including a postdoctoral position; Master's: 4+ years in industry or R&D; Bachelor's: 6+ years in industry or R&D, or equivalent experience. Preferred: Doctorate plus 3+ years in industry; Master's plus 6+ years in industry or R&D; Bachelor's plus 8+ years in industry.
- Education
- Doctorate, Master's, or Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field; Bachelor's route allows equivalent experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidates must meet required security screening and provide proof of citizenship, U.S. permanent residency, or other protected status for export-control eligibility assessment.
About the job
Design scalable readout circuitry and systems for topological qubits, coordinating across teams to integrate evolving qubit designs and control requirements.
What you'll do
- Design scalable readout circuitry for topological qubits and codesign the readout system across teams.
- Document, analyze, interpret, and present simulation results; develop tools and processes for quantum research.
- Follow safety policies and practices, and help define and implement safety protocols.
What they ask for
- Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of industry or R&D experience (including postdoctoral research); or Master's degree and 4+ years; or Bachelor's degree and 6+ years or equivalent experience.
- Meet required Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screenings, including the Microsoft Cloud Background Check.
- Provide proof of citizenship, U.S. permanent residency, or other protected status for export-control eligibility assessment, with citizenship verified using a valid passport where applicable.
- Ability to use AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency and work in an AI-first environment.
Nice to have
- Experience with semiconductor devices or spins in semiconductors.
- Experience with cryogenic microwave experiments and low-noise amplifiers; proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Pay
USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year (base pay); USD $160,200 - $261,000 per year (base pay); USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year (base pay); USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year (base pay)
AI focus
Use AI tools for measurement, performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, and task automation; work in an AI-first environment to accelerate discovery through hardware development.
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