Senior Quantum Systems Electrical Engineer

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Location:

United States, Washington, Redmond Salary: USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year

Employment type:

Full-Time Work site: 3 days / week in-office

Role type:
Individual Contributor Travel:
Less than 25%
Profession:
Quantum Computing Discipline:
Quantum Engineering Company:
Microsoft Overview Microsoft  is the world’s center of expertise on topological quantum computing.   We are building a scaled, fault‑tolerant quantum computer grounded in topological qubits and integrated end‑to‑end with the Azure Quantum software stack. As a Senior Quantum Systems Electrical Engineer, you’ll collaborate closely with quantum physicists, systems software, RF/EE, and manufacturing/production to help define, design, and deliver FPGA‑based, ultra‑low‑latency digital subsystems that sit at the heart of our topological quantum engine—spanning readout classification, error‑decoder acceleration, room‑temperature front‑ends for cryogenic control, high‑speed interconnects, and precision clocking networks.

Your work will directly impact logical‑qubit stability, throughput, and system scale. 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 . Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we 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.
Responsibilities Design & implement Prototype Circuits and PCBs for custom electronics devices, high speed digital (FPGA based) designs, RF designs, and mixed signal electronics.  Verification and validation: develop and document tests to validate custom circuits at the component and system level.  Support lab bring‑up of new designs with scopes, VNAs, LA/SC, and RF instruments. Tool flow & CI: support CI pipeline standup and assist with test development. 

Quality & documentation: produce clear design docs, interface specs, and bring‑up guides; participate in rigorous code/design reviews. Other Embody our Culture and Values Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Doctorate in Physics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) software industry experience, including research and/or development of commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systemsOR Master's Degree in Physics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years software industry experience, including research and/or development of commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systemsOR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years software industry experience, including research and/or development of commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systemsOR equivalent experience.

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.…