Quantum Systems Operations Engineer

The Microsoft Quantum team is redefining what is possible with technology creating unprecedented possibilities to solve humanitys most complex challenges. Our team combines hardware innovation with software technologies and Azure services to build scalable quantum technologies in an industry-leading quantum ecosystem.

At Microsoft Quantum we aim to empower science and scientists to solve the worlds biggest problems by realizing advanced computing platforms at the intersection of high-performance computing artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum information technology. Microsoft Quantum will change the world of computing and help solve some of humankinds currently unsolvable problems. For more information about our team visit are looking for a Quantum Systems Operations Engineer to own the operational backbone that keeps our cryogenic labs moving: Material readiness for dilution-refrigerator upgrades and the running of vendor operations. This person makes sure upgrade kits are staged and complete before the install crew needs them and that the vendor machine (intake budgets contracts and records) keeps turning without any single person becoming the bottleneck for every transaction. You will work daily with electrical mechanical cryogenic software and lab-operations teams as well as external suppliers.

At Microsoft our missionto empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve moreguides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progresspeople teams and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape whats next for everyone.

• Own the parts inventory for cryogenic fridge upgrades: Track stock levels lead times and reorder points so upgrades never stall on missing material.

• Pick assemble and stage upgrade kits for the install crew as fridges advance from one hardware version to the next working from the engineering teams bill of materials.

• Maintain the inventory system as the single source of truth for what is on hand on order and committed.

• Run vendor operations end to end: Intake budget tracking records and metadata hygiene contract end dates fiscal-year renewals tracker synchronization and supplier weekly reporting.

• Safeguard sensitive vendor and financial records (bill rates contracts purchase orders) and serve as the operational point of contact that keeps suppliers budget owners and engagement leads aligned.

• Grow the role into cryobay requirements ratification and fiscal-year capital-equipment budget-actuals reconciliation turning stakeholder input into buildable documentation.

• Embody our Culture and Values

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Physics Engineering or related field. OR Bachelors Degree in Physics Engineering or related field AND 2 years experience in industry or in a research and development environment 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 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/Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physics Engineering or related field

  • OR Masters Degree in Physics Engineering or related field AND 3 years experience in industry or in a research and development environment

  • OR Bachelors Degree in Physics Engineering or related field AND 5 years experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR equivalent experience.

• 2 years supporting cryogenic radio frequency (RF) or precision-hardware lab operations.

• 2 years owning a bill-of-materials or kitting process for hardware assembly or upgrades.

• 1 year managing vendor or contingent-staff lifecycle work (intake contracts renewals offboarding).

• 1 year bridging technical teams and business operations (procurement finance or facilities).

• 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.

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