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. Our Systems Integration team is looking for a skilled Electrical Engineer with a passion for collaboration to help build and characterize the world’s first topological quantum computer.
This role combines circuit design and simulation with hands-on system integration in a research hardware environment. The Quantum Electrical Engineer will contribute to the design, simulation, and validation of RF and electronic components, and apply these designs in both room-temperature and cryogenic systems. The role also involves developing measurement and analysis workflows, supporting hardware bring-up, and troubleshooting system performance. The candidate can have a background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or applied physics, is comfortable working across simulation and lab environments, and can write clear, maintainable code for instrumentation and data analysis. Collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential.
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
Contribute to the design and qualification of RF and electronic components
Perform electromagnetic (EM) simulations of new designs, following best practices for documentation and data management
Carry out time-domain and frequency-domain circuit simulations
Develop and apply signal conditioning and calibration techniques for high-fidelity waveform generation and measurement
Provide hands-on support for designing, assembling, and debugging hardware to improve overall system performance
Support troubleshooting of room-temperature and cryogenic systems, including instrumentation issues, signal integrity, environmental noise, and mechanical factor
Other
- Embody our culture and values.
Qualifications
**Required Qualifications **
Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field and significant experience in industry or in a research and development environment
- OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field
- OR equivalent experience.
Experience with basic principles of electrical engineering design
Experience with RF/Microwave, EM and circuit simulation (Ansys or Cadence tools)
Measurements experience: VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscopes
Experience with programming (Python)
**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 **
- Experience with low-noise electronic measurements (lockin amplifiers, analog pre-amps, etc.), cryogenic techniques (He3 cryostats or dilution refrigerators), electrical transport characterization (for semiconductors, dielectrics, and superconductors), and RF/microwave measurement techniques.
- Experience with analog and digital circuit design.
- Experience with digital signal processing.
- Experience in developing code in a version-controlled environment (e.g. Git).
- Experience in engineering project management and best practices.
- Familiarity with verification, validation, or qualification workflows
- Familiarity with cabling, connectors, attenuators, filters, and cryogenic RF components
- Experience with experimenting with low-dimensional semiconductors, superconductivity, or quantum information processing devices.
- Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations in a rapidly changing research environment.
- Demonstrated experience with report writing and documentation.
- Understanding of tolerances and build‑to‑build variability
- Experience in prototyping and building RF devices
- Experience with printed circuit board design and assembly
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**Why Microsoft Quantum **
At Microsoft, we operate with a growth mindset and a culture built on respect, integrity, and collaboration. In Microsoft Quantum, you will help define how quantum materials and devices are measured, understood, and scaled—working with world‑class scientists and engineers to build a new computing paradigm.
Quantum Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across Denmark is kr 572,800.00 - kr 859,200.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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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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