Principal Quantum Measurement Engineer

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years experience in industry or R&D
• OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or R&D
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in industry or R&D
• Ability to work in an “AI-first” environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through hardware development
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in experimental quantum systems, including cryogenic electrical measurements and RF measurement/time-domain control techniques
• Proficiency in data acquisition and analysis using Python or MATLAB
• 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
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and scientists

About the Company

Microsoft Quantum is building the world’s first scalable quantum computing system, with a full-stack approach spanning materials, devices, systems, and cloud services. We aim to empower science and scientists to solve the world’s biggest problems by realizing advanced computing platforms at the intersection of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum information technology.