Principal Quantum Advanced Characterization Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute advanced nanoscale characterization experiments using STM/STS, APT, and TEM
• Extract atomic-scale and electronic structure information regarding interface quality, composition, and superconducting properties
• Establish a structure-to-device feedback loop to link nanoscale measurements to qubit performance metrics
• Lead experimental campaigns at U.S. national laboratories and shared instrumentation facilities
• Provide technical direction across materials, fabrication, and device teams
• Develop high-throughput data acquisition and AI-enabled analysis pipelines

Requirements

• Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in an industry or R&D environment
• Expertise in at least one of the following: STM/STS, Atom probe tomography (APT), or Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
• Ability to meet Microsoft and government security screening requirements, including export control regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or Materials Engineering
• Experience with semiconductor-superconductor hybrid materials or quantum-relevant systems
• Experience interpreting complex nanoscale structural and electronic datasets
• Ability to apply AI/ML tools for image analysis, feature extraction, and defect classification
• Background in correlating nanoscale structure with device or quantum performance
• Familiarity with MBE growth, nanofabrication, or low-temperature transport measurements

About the Company

Microsoft Quantum is building the world’s first scalable quantum computing system using a full-stack approach that spans materials, devices, systems, and cloud services. Our hardware strategy is centered on topological qubits, requiring sophisticated nanofabrication and stringent control of materials quality.