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Quantum Systems Stability & Sensitivity Engineer

Microsoft


Job Location:

Redmond, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 85400 - 168100
Posted: 22 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Microsofts Quantum Hardware organization is developing breakthrough computing systems that unite advanced physics high-performance electronics and world-class engineering. 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 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 Azure Quantum Computing Microsoft Azure.

We are seeking a Quantum Systems Stability & Sensitivity Engineer to support electronics rack assembly instrumentation integration RF hardware installation networking setup and lab operations for quantum hardware test environments. This role focuses on building and maintaining clean repeatable room-temperature rack configurations supporting instrument bring-up and debug and collaborating closely with electrical RF controls software and lab operations teams.

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.



Responsibilities
  • Assemble cable label and maintain room-temperature electronics racks used for laboratory instrumentation control readout and test infrastructure.
  • Install and configure rack-mounted instruments power distribution RF hardware cabling patch panels network-connected equipment and supporting peripherals according to documented procedures.
  • Operate lab tools and equipment in accordance with ESD safety and basic electronics lab best practices.
  • Support rack bring-up and first-line debug for instrumentation RF signal paths control hardware networked equipment and software-controlled measurement setups.
  • Use Python 3.x scripts tools and custom libraries to support instrument control configuration checks automation data collection and troubleshooting.
  • Apply familiarity with DHCP and networking best practices to assist with network configuration connectivity checks addressing issues and escalation of instrumentation network problems.
  • Embody our Culture and Values.


Qualifications

Required/minimum qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related field
    • 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.

Preferred qualifications

  • Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related field
    • OR Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related field AND 2 years technical engineering experience
    • OR equivalent experience
  • Experience in both corporate and research laboratory settings.
  • At least 1 year of experience in an electronics laboratory setting.
  • Familiarity with RF hardware RF cabling and relevant RF standards or lab practices.
  • Attentiveness to neatness detail aesthetics cable routing and visual consistency in rack builds.
  • Familiarity with different methods of amplification including lock-in amplifiers traveling-wave parametric amplifiers and related measurement-chain hardware.
  • Experience with network configuration and debugging especially for laboratory instrumentation or network-connected test equipment.
  • 2 year of experience using Python in a physics laboratory environment.
  • Experience with Pythonic object-oriented programming custom libraries reusable tooling and contemporary coding practices.
  • Familiarity with DHCP and networking best practices for laboratory and instrumentation environments.
  • 2 years of experience with Python 3.x.
  • Ability to support networked instrumentation setup basic connectivity debug and software-assisted configuration checks under engineering guidance.
  • Ability to work in an AI-first environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through hardware development.
  • 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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Quantum Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $85400 - $168100 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 $111100 - $183700 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
position will be open for a minimum of 5 days with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.



Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process read more about requesting accommodations.


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