Software Engineer

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 innovation from the physics at the quantum plane to providing global quantum services.

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

As a Quantum Software Engineer, you will contribute to building a groundbreaking scalable commercial quantum computer-the first of its kind. In this role, you will design, implement, and integrate system software responsible for initializing and operating quantum components in real time. You will develop and deploy innovative tools and secure solutions to tackle computationally challenging problems. Collaboration is central to your work: you will partner closely with experimental physicists and hardware engineers to inform and advance both current systems and future quantum architectures.

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

• Design and implement full stack solutions
• Develop reliable and quality features, with results backed by clear, quantifiable metrics
• Design with security in mind
• Champion the adoption of relevant modern technologies, tools, methods and processes from Microsoft and industry
• Drive technical discussions and contribute to the product direction
• Other:
  • Embody our culture and values.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ year(s) programming experience in related programming languages.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 2+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Knowledgeable in project management practices, handling backlogs, sprints, dependencies, and progress reporting for timely, transparent delivery
• Experience using source control systems (e.g., Git) for version management and collaboration
• Experience in debugging through identifying problem areas, driving issues to closure and ensuring solid root cause understanding
• Experience with learning new software architectures, designs, implementations and troubleshooting issues
• Ability to apply AI to accelerate engineering while developing shipping & prototype code.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, day to day task automation).

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Quantum Software Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $84,200 - $165,200 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 $109,000 - $180,400 per year.

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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.

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.