Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. At Microsoft Quantum, we aim to empower science and scientists to solve the world's biggest problems by realizing advanced computing platforms at the intersection of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum information technology. We are looking for a diverse set of talented and focused people to accelerate the delivery of useful quantum computers. Microsoft has an internal program pursuing topological qubits for large-scale quantum computing. We are also working closely with a growing list of companies to advance their qubit modalities and bring them to market on the Microsoft Quantum accelerator platform. The quantum product acceleration team is seeking a Principal Quantum Hardware Engineer to own key experimental milestone integration points on the path to a useful quantum computer. Your significant experience in quantum information technology from qubit design to fast qubit measurement to full-stack quantum computer experimental/theoretical demonstrations across different technologies will be required to execute technical development plans validating quantum plane technologies as they mature. You accelerate progress by owning key checkpoints that bridge the gap between the hardware engineers making qubits—such as topological, semiconductor, or superconducting qubits—with members of the architecture, software, and systems integration teams at Microsoft and with partner companies in the Microsoft Quantum accelerator platform. As a principal hardware engineer, you will be responsible for demonstrating dramatic improvements to future quantum computers in integrated systems. You will work alongside talented hardware and software engineers---both within Microsoft and with our partners---in a start-up like environment that values speed and people with broad skillsets. **Responsibilities** + Lead development and execution of milestone roadmaps toward key validation points. + Provide technical leadership on projects for device development and integrated system demonstrations, including planning, experimentation, data collection phases, and reporting of results. + Identify and engage partners to deliver key components and insights to advance technical program and meet product deliverable due dates. + Proactively guide cross-team collaboration and recruit experts to the team to fill skillset gaps in the program. + Partner closely with architecture, software, fabrication, control and readout, and systems teams within Microsoft and/or with partners bring working products to fruition. + Maintain expert knowledge to apply advanced concepts to influence product/business needs and drive action toward solutions, including engagement with external partners. + Produce consistent and accessible documentation of work and ensure such consistency in others. + Create and execute a realistic delivery schedule and commitments based upon strategy, available resources, and demonstrated capacity of the team as well as future resource planning. Other: + Embody our Culture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture) **Qualifications** **Required/minimum qualifications:** + Doctorate in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline AND 3+ years experience in industry + OR Master's Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline AND 6+ years experience in industry + OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline AND 8+ years experience in industry + OR equivalent experience. + Ability to foster and maintain depth and/or breadth of expertise needed for area of responsibility and drive cross-team collaboration across Microsoft and Quantum for efficient use of company expertise, including hardware, software, and algorithms. + Experience with design and fabrication of novel semiconductor structures and chips, knowledge of fabrication processes. + Significant lab experiences working on one or more qubit technologies, quantum systems, and cryogenic systems. + Proven history of managing successful technology development from R&D to production in cross-functional teams under significant time pressure. **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 proof of citizenship, 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 candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable + Must be willing and able to travel (domestic and international) to support program activities (25-50%). **Preferred Qualifications:** + Doctorate in in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline AND 5+ years experience in industry + OR Master's Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline AND 8+ years experience in industry + OR Bachelor's Degree in in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline AND 12+ years experience in industry + OR equivalent experience. + Experience with fabrication of novel semiconductor structures and chips. + Experience with principals of devices for information processing. + Experience with firmware and software development in the context of test and measurement of quantum computing systems. + Experience working closely with quantum error correction, quantum architecture, and quantum algorithm teams. + Experience planning, creating, and managing schedules and budgets for design, prototyping and production of hardware. + Demonstrated ability to identify problem areas, drive issues to closure and ensure solid root cause understanding + Able to communicate complex issues and trade-offs to development partners and management + Prior experience presenting technical progress reports and building tracking dashboards. + Experience overseeing engineering programs and cross-functional teams across multiple geographical locations _._ + Ability to manage people with diverse backgrounds towards a common goal. Quantum Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 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 $180,400 - $294,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay Microsoft will accept applications for the role until February 26, 2025. \#SMTCareers Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .