Quantum Electrical Engineer - Systems Integration

• 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 

•  Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field and significant experience in industry or in a research and development environment

• • • OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field 
    • OR equivalent experience.
• Experience with basic principles of electrical engineering design
• Experience with RF/Microwave, EM and circuit simulation (Ansys or Cadence tools)
• Measurements experience: VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscopes
• Experience with programming (Python)

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 

• Experience with low-noise electronic measurements (lockin amplifiers, analog pre-amps, etc.), cryogenic techniques (He3 cryostats or dilution refrigerators), electrical transport characterization (for semiconductors, dielectrics, and superconductors), and RF/microwave measurement techniques.
• Experience with analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience with digital signal processing.
• Experience in developing code in a version-controlled environment (e.g. Git).
• Experience in engineering project management and best practices. 
• Familiarity with verification, validation, or qualification workflows
• Familiarity with cabling, connectors, attenuators, filters, and cryogenic RF components
• Experience with experimenting with low-dimensional semiconductors, superconductivity, or quantum information processing devices.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency 
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations in a rapidly changing research environment.  
• Demonstrated experience with report writing and documentation.  
• Understanding of tolerances and build‑to‑build variability
• Experience in prototyping and building RF devices 
• Experience with printed circuit board design and assembly

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Why Microsoft Quantum 

At Microsoft, we operate with a growth mindset and a culture built on respect, integrity, and collaboration. In Microsoft Quantum, you will help define how quantum materials and devices are measured, understood, and scaled—working with world‑class scientists and engineers to build a new computing paradigm.