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For more information about our team, visit https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/quantum.\nWe are seeking a Quantum Engineer - System Characterization, who have experience up to the Senior level, to characterize and validate cryogenic control hardware used in our quantum computing systems. This role focuses on system-level performance characterization, bridging cryogenic electronics and quantum device measurements. Working within the cryogenic complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (cryo-CMOS) team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on a revolutionary technology. We are looking for an experimentalist with substantial experience measuring semiconductor qubit and/or quantum dot devices with a strong passion for interdisciplinary collaboration.\nAt Microsoft, our mission-to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more-guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress-people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone.\nResponsibilities\nCharacterize the performance of integrated cryogenic ASIC-based control systems interfacing with quantum devices.\n\nDesign, execute, and analyze measurement campaigns to evaluate cryogenic control hardware and system behavior.\n\nDevelop and refine measurement techniques to assess device-level and system-level performance.\n\nCollaborate closely with multidisciplinary partners-including ASIC designers, electrical engineers, qubit measurement engineers, and theorists-to inform and optimize system design.\n\nAnalyze, document, and communicate characterization results, limitations, and findings to hardware and system development teams.\n\nVerify that the integrated cryogenic control system meets defined performance requirements and specifications.\n\nOther\nEmbody our Culture and Values\n\nQualifications\nRequired/Minimum Qualifications\nMaster's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field.\nOR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment\n\nOR equivalent experience.\n\nOther Requirements:\nAbility 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:\nMicrosoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.\n\nCitizenship & 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 or Export Administration Regulations, 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.\n\nAdditional/Preferred Qualifications\nDoctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment, could include completion of a post doctoral research position\nOR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment\n\nOR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment\n\nOR equivalent experience.\n\n4+ years of experience measuring semiconductor qubit or quantum dot devices, and experience with quantum circuits.\n\nAbility to work in an “AI-first” environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through both hardware and software development.\n\nAbility to design and build AI agents/copilots that assist with experiment setup, log triage, measurement report generation, protocol templating, and knowledge retrieval (e.g. instrument manuals, design docs).\n\nPractical experience with low-noise electronic measurements (e.g., lock-in amplifiers, analog pre-amplifiers), cryogenic techniques (e.g., Helium-3 (He3) cryostats or dilution refrigerators), electrical transport characterization of semiconductors, dielectrics, and superconductors, and radio frequency (RF)/microwave measurements.\n\nExperience with analog electronic circuit design.\n\nExperience with data acquisition and programming in a high-level language (e.g., Python).\n\nDemonstrated experience with technical report writing and documentation, and experience with cross-team collaboration and/or mentoring.\n\nAbility to adapt and operate effectively in a rapidly changing research environment.\n\n#Quantum #QuantumCareers #MDQCareers\nQuantum Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $133,800 - $219,200 per year.\nCertain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:\nhttps://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay\nQuantum Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $160,200 - $261,000 per year.\nCertain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:\nhttps://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay\nThis position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.\nMicrosoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. 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