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Principal Quantum Advanced Characterization Engineer
Microsoft —West Lafayette, IN
- $142,800 - $304,200 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Engineering
- 3 years
Principal Quantum Engineer
Microsoft —West Lafayette, IN
- $142,800 - $304,200 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
Principal Experimental Scientist
Helion —Everett, WA
- $230,000 - $270,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- System design
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Principal Experimental Scientist - RF
Helion —Everett, WA
- $230,000 - $270,000 a year
- Full-time
- System design
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Principal Researcher
Fujitsu —Santa Clara, CA
- $187,500 - $210,000 a year
- Office
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
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Principal Quantum Measurement Engineer
Microsoft —West Lafayette, IN
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- Full-time
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Principal Optical Fiber Architect
PsiQuantum —Milpitas, CA
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- Email
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- Doctor of Philosophy
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Senior Principal Scientist - Holographic Systems and Grating Fabrication
MKS Inc. —Rochester, NY
- $155,250 - $210,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Principal Quantum Engineer
Atom Computing —Boulder, CO
- $200,000 - $230,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- 4 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior/Principal - Quantum Hardware Analysis Engineer, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories —Albuquerque, NM
- $117,500 - $235,700 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Analysis skills
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Senior/Principal Integrated Photonic Scientist/Engineer, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories —Albuquerque, NM
- $117,500 - $235,700 a year
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- System design
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Principal Optical Scientist
Harvard University —Cambridge, MA
- Weekends as needed
- English
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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Principal Research Scientist I, Step 4
The University of Alabama in Huntsville —Alabama
- $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Assembly
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Software development experience
Senior/Principal Health Physicist - Radiation Protection Training Specialist, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories —Albuquerque, NM
- $102,400 - $199,700 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Word processing
- Bachelor of Science
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
1d
Senior/Principal - Emerging and Advanced Computing Technologies, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories —Albuquerque, NM
- $117,500 - $235,700 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Bachelor's degree
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
1d
Principal Semiconductor Trap Fabrication Scientist - 842
Quantinuum —Malta, NY
- $192,000 - $240,000 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Research
- Master's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Sr Principal GaN Scientist
Qorvo —Richardson, TX
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Electrical Engineering
Sr. Materials/Physics Scientist/Principal Investigator
Enig Associates —Rockville, MD
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Principal Theorist - 782
Quantinuum —Broomfield, CO
- $192,000 - $240,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Principal Investigator
SETI Institute —Mountain View, CA
- Online Application
- Office
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Principal Quantum Advanced Characterization Engineer

Microsoft -
West Lafayette, IN

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Job Details

Full-time
$142,800 - $304,200 a year

Qualifications

AI models
Machine learning/AI-based analysis
Automation
Machine intelligence
AI-driven automation
Research & development

Full Job Description

Overview

At Microsoft Quantum, we aim to empower science and scientists to solve the world’s 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 humankind’s currently unsolvable problems. For more information about our team, visit https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/quantum.

Microsoft Quantum is building the world’s first scalable quantum computing system, with a full‑stack approach spanning materials, devices, systems, and cloud services. Our hardware strategy is centered on topological qubits, which require sophisticated nanofabrication of hybrid semiconductor–superconductor devices with stringent control of interfaces, materials quality, and process integration.

We are seeking a Principal Quantum Advanced Characterization Engineer to lead and execute state-of-the-art nanoscale characterization of quantum materials and heterostructures using techniques such as STM/STS, atom probe tomography (APT), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).

This role is central to establishing a deep physical understanding of materials at the atomic and electronic scale and translating that understanding into actionable insights that directly impact qubit performance, device design, and process integration.

You will operate across internal teams and external national laboratory facilities, defining characterization strategy, executing high-impact experiments, and driving materials device feedback at the frontier of quantum hardware R&D.

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.

Responsibilities

Advanced Nanoscale Characterization: Define and execute advanced characterization experiments using: Scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy (STM/STS), Atom probe tomography (APT), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)

Extract atomic-scale and electronic structure information relevant to: Interface quality and disorder, Composition, defects, and dopant distribution, Electronic states and superconducting properties

Materials–Device Feedback & Insight Generation: Establish and own the structure properties device feedback loop, linking nanoscale measurements to qubit-relevant metrics

National Lab Collaboration & Experiment Leadership: Lead experimental campaigns at U.S. national laboratories and user facilities (e.g., DOE labs, shared instrumentation centers)

Technical Leadership & Cross-Functional Impact: Provide characterization-driven technical direction across materials, fabrication, and device teams

Tooling, Data & AI-Enabled Analysis: Develop and scale pipelines for high-throughput data acquisition, analysis, and correlation

Other

- Embody our culture and values.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 3+ 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 Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment

- OR equivalent experience.
As stated in the job posting, this position requires verification of citizenship or other protected status to meet legal requirements of the role. If the role requires US citizenship, as indicated in the job description, a valid US passport must be provided to verify your citizenship. If the role requires US Person status, as indicated in the job description, US citizens must provide a valid US passport for verification while lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may complete this verification using green cards or other status documents, as applicable.

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 (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 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 candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable.

Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., 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.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years of experience in advanced characterization or quantum materials R&D

- OR equivalent experience

Deep expertise in one or more of:

- STM/STS

- Atom probe tomography (APT)

- Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)

Experience:

- Designing and executing complex characterization experiments

- Interpreting nanoscale structural and electronic data

- Working across multidisciplinary teams

Interpret complex datasets to identify root causes of performance limitations

Translate characterization results into actionable guidance for materials growth, fabrication, and integration

Experience with semiconductor–superconductor hybrid materials or quantum-relevant systems

Develop and maintain strategic collaborations with external experts and facility scientists

Plan and execute multi-institution experimental programs, including proposal definition, scheduling, and data delivery

Identify key knowledge gaps and define measurement strategies to de-risk program milestones

Communicate insights clearly across disciplines, influencing materials selection, process integration, and device architecture

Apply AI/ML tools to accelerate:

- Image and spectroscopy analysis

- Feature extraction and defect classification

- Cross-correlation of structure and device performance

Build reusable data and knowledge frameworks across characterization methods

Experience working with national labs or large-scale user facilities

Background in correlating nanoscale structure with device or quantum performance

Familiarity with MBE growth, nanofabrication, or low-temperature transport measurements

Track record of technical impact (publications, invited talks, or major experimental programs led)

Familiarity with advanced spectroscopic techniques (e.g., ARPES, HAXPES)

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Quantum Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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

This 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.

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