Principal or Senior Quantum Engineer - Readout Design
- Location
- Redmond, WA
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 29 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- quantum readout circuitry
- cryogenic microwave experiments
- low-noise amplifiers
- semiconductor devices
Also useful
- simulation
- AI tools
About the role
Work schedules are flexible with in-office requirement of 3 days / week. Design scalable readout circuitry for topological qubits. Interface across teams to codesign the readout system with evolving qubit designs and control requirements, while making efficient use of company expertise. Document work, analyze, interpret and present simulation results, and participate in opportunities to present to customers and network with peers.
Use engineering best practices to build tools and processes necessary to enable progress in quantum research. You'll incorporate tips and techniques and help develop tools for users to aid in work internally and externally. Uphold safety standards and practices including compliance with policies, adherence to safety in a variety of work environments, and escalating issues with appropriate urgency.
You may assist in defining and implementing safety protocols.
Embody our Culture and Values Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in industry or in a research and development environment, could include completion of a post doctoral research position OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR equivalent experience.
Ability to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., measurement, performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, day-to-day task automation). Ability to work in an “AI-first” environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through hardware development.
Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, OR related field AND 3+ years experience in industry OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, OR related field AND 6+ years experience in industry OR in a research and development environment OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, OR related field AND 8+ years experience in industry Experience with semiconductor devices or spins in semiconductors.
Experience with cryogenic microwave experiments and low-noise amplifiers. Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
From Microsoft's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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