New

Principal Quantum Engineer

Microsoft
$139,900.00 - $274,800.00 / yr
United States, Washington, Redmond
Feb 25, 2026
Overview Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Asemployeeswe come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others,and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. At Microsoft Quantum, 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. Microsoft Quantum will change the world of computing and help solve some of humankind's currently unsolvable problems. For more information about our team, visit https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/quantum. We are seeking aPrincipal Quantum Engineerwith a background inmaterials, fabrication, and/or electrical characterization ofsolid statequantum technologies toparticipatein the research and development of our qubits.Thisrolewill havean opportunity to have a meaningful influence onarevolutionarytechnology. The research effort includes a diversestaff of theoreticaland experimental physicists, hardwaredesignersand software engineers around the world. Responsibilities Lead cross-functional technical work across materials, fabrication, and electrical characterization Improve operational efficiency and balance and prioritize resources across projects Review data to glean actionable insights to improve device and material performance Collaborateeffectivelyacross teams,demonstratingclear communication Other Embody ourcultureandvalues Qualifications Required/Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or related field AND 8+ years' experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field AND 6+ years' experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field AND 3+ years' experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR equivalent experience. Other Requirements: Abilityto meet Microsoft,customerand/or government security screening requirements arerequiredfor this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will berequiredto 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 willbe requiredto 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 toleverageAI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., performance modeling and analysis, research gathering,day to daytask automation). Ability to design and build AI agents/copilots thatassistwith experiment setup, log triage, measurement report generation, protocol templating, and knowledge retrieval (e.g.instrument manuals, design docs) Effectiveinterdisciplinary technicalcommunicationskills(written and verbal) Willingness to take accountability for creating clarity and delivering project success Additional or Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree inElectricalEngineering,Materials Science, Physics, or related field AND12+ years' experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR Master's Degree inElectricalEngineering,Materials Science, Physics, or related field AND8+ years'experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR Doctorate inElectricalEngineering,Materials Science, Physics, or related field AND5+ years' experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR equivalent experience. 12+ years' experience(PhD included)withexperimental work withgrowth, fabrication, or measurement of semiconductordevices 4+ years' experience with technical project management 4+ years' experience withsolid state quantum technology Hands-on experience with industrial statistics techniques Experience with superconductingradio-frequency(RF) devices #Quantum #QuantumCareers #MDQCareers Quantum Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft 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. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.