Quantum Measurement Engineer - Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Quantum is dedicated to solving the world's intractable problems and forever altering our economic, industrial, academic, and societal landscape. In just hours or days, a quantum computer can solve complex problems that would otherwise take today's computers billions of years! This has massive implications for research in healthcare, energy, environmental systems, smart materials, and more. Most importantly, Microsoft brings the only scalable quantum system to the broadest set of customers. For more information about our team, visit https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/quantum . Are you enthusiastic about mesoscopic device physics, electronics, qubits, and computer programming? Do you want to be part of the next revolution in computing? Microsoft is looking for you! We are looking for a **Quantum Measurement Engineer** to join our team to build a quantum computer based on topologically protected qubits. 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** We are seeking an experimental condensed matter physicist, applied physicist, materials scientist, or electrical engineer with a background in qubit measurements who will be a **Quantum Measurement Engineer** on our team. A successful candidate: + Uses suggested measurement techniques to advance quantum practices and device + Contributes to development and improvement ofmethods of measuring devices to gauge device characteristics and properties + Collaborates across teams for efficient use of company expertise, including hardware, software, and algorithms. + Documents work and makesresults available internally and externally to the team to more easily leverage work across teams. + Partners with others to measure characteristics and properties. + Appliesunderstanding of instrumentation involved (e.g., measurement techniques, wiring and filtering strategies for low temperature application). + Embody our Culture and Values **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment + OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field + OR equivalent experience. + 2+ years experiencewith experimenting with low-dimensional semiconductors, superconductivity, or quantum information processing devices. + 2+ years experience with data acquisition?and programming in a high-level language (e.g. python, matlab). + 2+ years experience with RF reflectometry or cavity quantum electrodynamics (cQED) measurements or pulsed measurements. **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. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment + OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment + OR equivalent experience. + 4+ years' experience (PhD included) with experimenting with low-dimensional semiconductors, superconductivity, or quantum information processing devices. + 4+ years' (PhD included) experience with data acquisition?and programming in a high-level language (e.g. python, matlab) + 4+ years' experience with RF reflectometry or cQED measurements and/or pulsed measurements + Experience with the physics of Majorana zero modes Quantum Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $98,300 - $193,200 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 $127,200 - $208,800 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 October 22, 2024. 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) .