About the Role

Senior Quantum Engineer at Microsoft Quantum designing and simulating next-generation qubit chips for scalable quantum computing. Responsible for Quantum Processor Unit chip design, RF simulation, and cross-team collaboration to integrate with control and readout layers. Requires expertise in chip design tools, RF simulation, and quantum computing principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Quantum Processing Unit chip designs and interfaces using simulation-driven workflows
• Perform RF simulations of QPU chips to optimize control/readout performance
• Collaborate with fabrication, systems, packaging, and control teams for co-design
• Build and maintain design tools and functionalize devices into models
• Apply integrated circuit design principles to improve processes and recommend optimizations

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience OR Master's AND 4+ years OR Doctorate AND 1+ years OR equivalent experience
• Familiarity with industry-standard or custom chip/circuit design/layout tools
• Familiarity with RF integrated-circuit simulation tools (e.g., Ansys, Sigrity, Comsol)
• Ability to meet Microsoft security screening requirements including background check and citizenship verification

Nice to Have:

• 3+ years industry experience in chip or circuit board design/layout (mixed-signal, RF/digital)
• Experience with IC/ASIC design, physical design, verification, RTL to GDS flow
• Experience with coding in Python and collaborative development environments (Git, GitHub)
• Knowledge of quantum computing principles and hands-on experience with quantum hardware

Benefits & Perks

• Industry leading healthcare