Quantum Engineer

Overview
Microsoft Quantum has assembled a talented and diverse international team to create the world's first scalable quantum computing system. Our full-stack approach involves exciting innovation from the physics at the quantum plane to providing global quantum services. The Microsoft Quantum program strives to fundamentally change the world of computing to help solve humankind's currently unsolvable problems. We are on the cusp of an accelerated effort in quantum computing. We are looking for a Senior Quantrum Engineer. This position offers an opportunity to have a meaningful influence on a revolutionary technology. The research and development effort includes a diverse staff of theoretical and experimental physicists, hardware designers and software engineers around the world.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
Responsibilities
You will be part of a team of theoretical and experimental physicists seeking to develop and optimize next-generation quantum computing systems. In this role you will develop novel approaches to quantum computing in collaboration with our world-class team of theorists and experimentalists, with the goal of accelerating our trajectory towards useful and resilient quantum computers. You will thrive in this role if you love qubits (logical and physical), collaboration, creative problem solving, and if you are excited about building a scalable quantum computer.
Other

• Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics, or related field AND 4+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • OR Doctorate in Electrical Engineering or Physics, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in industry or in a research and development environment, could include completion of a post doctoral research position
  • 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 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.
• 5% domestic and international travel will be required.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • OR Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment, could include completion of a post doctoral research position
  • OR equivalent experience.

Quantum Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $112,000 - $218,400 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 $145,800 - $238,600 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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirement. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
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