Senior Quantum Architect

The Microsoft Quantum team is redefining what is possible with technology creating unprecedented possibilities to solve humanitys most complex challenges. Our team combines hardware innovation with software technologies and Azure services to build scalable quantum technologies in an industry-leading quantum ecosystem.

At Microsoft Quantum we aim to empower science and scientists to solve the worlds biggest problems by realizing advanced computing platforms at the intersection of high-performance computing artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum information Quantum will change the world of computing and help solve some of humankinds currently unsolvable problems. For more information about our team visit are seeking a Senior Quantum Architect for the Quantum Hardware Systems Architecture and Pathfinding team to define and drive the end-to-end architecture of scalable quantum computing systems. This role focuses on translating technical and product goals into cohesive system architectures across quantum hardware classical infrastructure firmware software and cloud services for both first party topological quantum systems and third-party partner quantum systems in multiple qubit modalities.

You will help pull in the timeline by driving the simplification and improvement of full stack quantum systems. To do that relevant skillsets include end-to-end quantum architecture development and analysis (from qubit to quantum error correction to control/readout and system design) system modeling and hardware pathfinding of critical components and system integration. Success will require working closely with our software quantum information theory systems engineering design measurement and fabrication teams

The quantum hardware systems architecture and pathfinding team leads hardware systems architecture for Microsoft Quantum having accountability for system architecture and roadmaps and explores how new approaches can validate buy down risk or accelerate that architecture. We are seeking candidates with a wide range of relevant skills both classical and quantum. Quantum architects help establish system boundaries and interfaces guide cross-stack trade-offs and align platform roadmaps validation strategies and integration plans. This role has broad influence over the evolution of production-ready quantum systems.

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• 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
• Other:
  • Embody our Culture and Values

Required Qualifications:

• 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 Masters 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 Bachelors 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.
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 4 years programming experience in related programming languages.
• 4 years experience in a collaborative environment.

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.
  • 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 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 candidates citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents refugees and asylees may verify status using other documents where applicable.
• Familiarity with basic AI tools such as Office CoPilot GitHub CoPilot or Chat GPT.
• Ability to work in an AI-first environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through both hardware and software development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 Masters Degree in Physics Engineering or related field AND 6 years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • OR Bachelors Degree in Physics Engineering or related field AND 8 years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • OR equivalent experience.

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Quantum Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119800 - $234700 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 $160200 - $261000 per year.

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Quantum Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142800 - $274800 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 $188000 - $304200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
position will be open for a minimum of 5 days with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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