Principal Signal Integrity Simulation Engineer

Microsoft Quantum is assembling a world-class team to build the worlds first scalable quantum computing system. Our full-stack approach spans innovations from the quantum plane to cryogenic control electronics system architecture firmware software and cloud services. As the complexity of our systems grows understanding and predicting system behavior across the entire signal chain becomes increasingly critical.

We are seeking a Principal Signal Integrity Simulation Engineer to lead the development of end-to-end simulation methodologies for next-generation quantum computing systems. This role sits at the intersection of signal integrity RF engineering cryogenic hardware Cryo-CMOS electronics packaging and systems engineering. The successful candidate will define how system-level models are developed validated and applied across the organization to reduce risk accelerate development and improve system performance.

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• Define and lead the end-to-end signal integrity simulation strategy for next-generation systems spanning room-temperature electronics cryogenic infrastructure Cryo-CMOS subsystems packaging and quantum hardware.
• Develop and maintain system-level models that predict signal fidelity crosstalk timing noise attenuation and bandwidth limitations across the quantum control and readout stack.
• Drive architecture trade studies and design decisions through simulation-based analysis helping teams identify risks and optimize performance before hardware implementation.
• Establish simulation methodologies modeling standards and validation practices using electromagnetic circuit behavioral and system-level simulation tools.
• Partner closely with Cryo-CMOS packaging readout and qubit design teams to define interfaces and performance requirements for future quantum platforms.
• Document designs results and methodologies to enable reproducibility knowledge sharing and downstream integration
• Embody our Cultureand Values

Required/minimum qualifications

• Doctorate in Electrical Engineering Physics or related field AND 3 years technical engineering experience.
• OR Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering Physics or related field AND 6 years technical engineering experience
• OR Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Physics or related field AND 8 years technical engineering experience
• 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 (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.

Additional or preferred qualifications

• Doctorate in Physics Engineering or related field AND 5 years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • OR Masters Degree in Physics Engineering or related field AND 8 years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • OR Bachelors Degree in Physics Engineering or related field AND 12 years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in signal integrity RF engineering electromagnetic simulation or system-level modeling.
• Experience developing simulations using industry-standard tools such as Cadence Ansys HFSS Keysight ADS AWR COMSOL SPICE-based tools or equivalent.
• Experience with transmission line theory impedance matching S-parameters crosstalk analysis and high-speed interconnect design.
• Experience developing and validating simulation models through correlation with experimental measurements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technically complex cross-disciplinary projects.
• Experience with cryogenic electronics Cryo-CMOS systems superconducting systems or quantum computing hardware.
• Experience modeling large multi-domain systems spanning electrical RF thermal and physical interfaces.
• Experience with signal integrity challenges in mixed-signal RF or high-speed digital systems.
• Experience with Python-based simulation automation and data analysis workflows.
• Experience defining engineering requirements validation plans and system-level performance metrics.
• Familiarity with control and readout architectures for advanced computing systems.
• Experience mentoring engineers and driving technical direction across multiple teams.
• 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.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to accelerate modeling simulation and engineering decision-making.
• Industry knowledge of advanced packaging technologies and design

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Quantum 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.

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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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