Overview
Microsoft Quantum has assembled a talented and diverse international team to create the world’s first scalable quantum computing system. Our full-stack approach involves exciting innovations from physics on the quantum plane to providing global quantum services. With new developments happening at every part of the stack, it is more important than ever to characterize and validate how the individual components come together to form an integrated system. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of physics and engineering, collaborating with a broad range of specialists from readout, control, software, and many other disciplines.
We are seeking a Crygenics Engineer to lead the upgrade, maintenance, and lifecycle management of dilution refrigerators and cryogenic systems across multiple laboratories.
This role is responsible for ensuring high system reliability, consistent performance, and scalable deployment practices, while driving upgrade programs and supporting advanced quantum hardware integration. The engineer will act as a technical lead and operational owner, coordinating across engineering, facilities, vendors, and global lab teams.
This position requires deep hands-on expertise with cryogenic systems, troubleshooting capability, and the ability to operate effectively in multi-site, high-complexity experimental environments.
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Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Lead execution of dilution refrigerator and cryostat upgrade programs across multiple labs (e.g., hardware retrofits, wiring upgrades, thermal improvements, system reconfiguration).
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (cryomechanics, electrical, packaging, systems, facilities) to deliver upgrades on schedule.
Capture lessons learned and standardize upgrade procedures to enable repeatable deployments across sites.
Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of cryogenic systems, including maintenance, health monitoring, and performance optimization.
Establish and execute preventative maintenance strategies, including pumps, vacuum systems, wiring, and thermal interfaces.
Lead troubleshooting of complex issues (e.g., vacuum integrity, thermal instabilities, gas handling systems, wiring faults).
Drive uptime improvements and root-cause resolution for recurring system failures.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Cryogenics, or related field
Experience in experimental hardware environments
Expertise in vacuum systems, plumbing, and leak detection OR cryogenic system troubleshooting and failure analysis
Preferred Qualifications
Support operations across multiple global or distributed lab environments, ensuring consistent standards and system performance.
Experience with dilution refrigerators and cryostats (operation, maintenance, upgrades)
Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for installation, operation, and maintenance.
Coordinate logistics for system upgrades, spare parts, vendor services, and lab readiness.
Support lab expansion efforts, including system deployment planning and commissioning activities.
Experience supporting multi-site lab operations or global infrastructure
Familiarity with integration of quantum hardware (RF chains, wiring, measurement systems)
Experience with system commissioning, installation, and facility integration
Knowledge of cryogenic automation, monitoring, or control systems
Documentation and engineering process discipline
Ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder engineering efforts
Other Qualifications
- 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:
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Quantum Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across Netherlands is € 68,400.00 - € 102,600.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/netherlands-corporate-pay.html
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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