Principal Quantum Measurement Engineer

• Define and lead cryogenic electrical characterization of quantum materials and devices, including experiments at millikelvin temperatures and high magnetic fields  

• Develop and deploy novel measurement techniques and protocols to address evolving challenges in topological qubit systems 

• Drive large-scale experimental campaigns, including data acquisition, statistical analysis, and reporting of results 

• Extract and translate experimental data into actionable insights for materials selection, fabrication processes, and device design 

• Provide technical leadership and direction for pathfinding devices and next-generation quantum architectures 

• Partner across materials science, nanofabrication, theory, and device design teams to accelerate progress 

• Communicate complex experimental results effectively to cross-functional and leadership audiences 

• Other  

• • Embody our culture and values.  

Required Qualifications 

• Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 3+ 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 Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment  

• • OR equivalent experience. 

• As stated in the job posting, this position requires verification of citizenship or other protected status to meet legal requirements of the role. If the role requires US citizenship, as indicated in the job description, a valid US passport must be provided to verify your citizenship. If the role requires US Person status, as indicated in the job description, US citizens must provide a valid US passport for verification while lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may complete this verification using green cards or other status documents, as applicable.

Other Requirements 

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:   

• • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.  

• • Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their U.S. permanent residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable.  

• Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, day-to-day task automation).  

• Ability to work in an “AI-first” environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through hardware development. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Doctorate in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field 

• • OR equivalent experience 

• Experience in experimental quantum systems, including: 

• • Cryogenic electrical measurements 

• • Data acquisition and analysis (e.g., Python, MATLAB) 

• • RF measurement and/or time-domain control techniques  

• Demonstrated ability to: 

• • Lead complex experimental efforts 

• • Translate experimental results into engineering or physics insights 

• • Collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams 

• Leverage AI and automation tools to improve experiment throughput, data analysis, and reproducibility 

• Mentor junior engineers and scientists and contribute to building a high-performing measurement organization 

• Embody Microsoft’s culture and values of respect, integrity, and accountability 

• Experience with topological, spin, or superconducting qubits 

• Experience with quantum characterization, verification, and validation (QCVV)  

• Track record of leading multi-qubit or system-level experiments  

• Experience applying AI/ML or automation to experimental workflows 

• Record of technical innovation, including publications or patents 

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