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Microwave Design and Layout Engineer

$102.1k - $202.2k
Full-time

Microsoft Corporation

Overview

Microsoft Quantum is building a topological measurement-based quantum computer to unlock a completely new landscape of computing this measurement-based architecture qubit readout is especially vital. Come join the multidisciplinary team building a scalable readout system for topological quantum computing!

As a Microwave Design and Layout Engineer you will design and test the readout system for topological qubits at the component subsystem and system levels. This opportunity will allow you to grow as a systems engineer hone expertise in microwave engineering and gain experience working as part of fast-paced and interdisciplinary-teams. Work schedules are flexible with in-office requirements of about 3 days / week.

At Microsoft our missionto empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve moreguides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progresspeople teams and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape whats next for everyone.

Responsibilities

  • Design and test scalable microwave 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 design 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. Youll 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

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

  • Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
    • OR Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field AND 2 years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
    • OR 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.
  • 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 or Export Administration Regulations 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.

Additional/Preferred Qualifications:

  • Doctorate in Physics Engineering or related field
    • OR Masters Degree in Physics Engineering or related field AND 3 years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
    • OR Bachelors Degree in Physics Engineering or related field AND 5 years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
    • OR equivalent experience.
  • Experience with filter design.
  • Demonstrated ability with microwave design and layout for PCBs and ICs.
  • Experience with radio-frequency based measurements.
  • 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.

#Quantum #QuantumCareers #MDQCareers



Quantum Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102100 - $202200 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 $133800 - $219200 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.

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.


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