Senior Quantum Architect
- Location
- Redmond | United States, WA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Director
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 29 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- quantum computer architecture
- system architecture
- hardware-software co-design
- quantum hardware modeling
Also useful
- quantum compilers
- scientific computing
About the role
Define the system architecture for scalable quantum computing platforms across quantum and classical domains Drive architectural direction across hardware, firmware, software, cloud services, and system integration Establish system partitioning and co-design strategies across the full technology stack Define interfaces, dataflows, and integration frameworks enabling reliable, scalable operation Lead system-level trade-offs and guide platform evolution toward production-ready quantum systems Demonstrated excellence in relevant skillsets relevant to quantum computer architecture and validation, including, quantum plane technologies (solid-state or atomic, molecular, or optical qubits); control/readout of quantum technologies; systems technology (environment and fields; interconnects) System modeling and/or hardware pathfinding Doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 1+ years software industry experience, including research and/or development of commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 3+ years software industry experience, including research and/or development of commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems.
OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 4+ years software industry experience, including research and/or development of commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems. 4+ years programming experience in related programming languages. 4+ years experience in a collaborative environment.
Ability to work in an “AI-first” environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through both hardware and software development.
Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment, which may include completion of a postdoctoral research position 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 or in a research and development environment OR equivalent experience.
From Microsoft's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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