Senior Quantum Software Engineer

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 innovation from the physics at the quantum plane to providing global quantum services.  The Microsoft Quantum program strives to fundamentally change the world of computing to help solve humankind’s currently unsolvable problems. We are on the cusp of an accelerated effort in quantum computing. This position offers an opportunity to have a meaningful influence on a revolutionary technology. The research and development effort includes a diverse staff of theoretical and experimental physicists, hardware designers and software engineers around the world.  For more information about the Microsoft Quantum team, please visit  https://quantum.microsoft.com/  

We are looking for a Senior Quantum Software Engineer. This role is in a team charged with building a scalable commercial quantum computer, the first of its kind. This involves designing, implementing, and integrating system software that is responsible for the initialization and running of quantum components in real time. The candidate will help in developing and implementing novel algorithms to solve a variety of computationally hard problems. They will also be expected to collaborate with experimentalists and hardware designers on current and future designs. Work assignments will span the breadth of software, firmware and hardware subsystems. 

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

Key responsibilities: 

• Design and implement Microsoft Quantum software and firmware subsystems for quantum hardware 

• Champion the adoption of relevant modern technologies, tools, methods and processes from Microsoft and industry 

• Drive technical discussions and contribute to the product direction 

• Support and influence the team culture of being customer centric and continuously improving
• Other:
  • Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

• Doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 1+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 3+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 4+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years programming experience in related programming languages