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Senior Quantum Engineer - CryoCMOS Analog Circuit Design
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Jul 02, 2025 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft Quantum has assembled a talented and diverse international team to create the world's first scalable quantum computing system.Our full-stack approach involves excitinginnovationsfromphysicsonthe quantum plane toprovidingglobal quantum services.The Microsoft Quantum program strives to fundamentally change the world of computingtohelp solve humankind's currently unsolvable problems.We are on thecuspof an accelerated effort in quantum computing. This position offers an opportunity to have a meaningful influence ona revolutionarytechnology. The research effort includes a diversestaff of theoreticaland experimental physicists, hardware designers and software engineers around the world.We are looking for a Senior Quantum Engineer - CryoCMOS Analog Circuit Design. Our CryoCMOS team is looking for an experiencedapplication-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) designerto participate in the research and development of essential building blocks in the control and readout chain of our quantum hardware implementations. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. 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.
ResponsibilitiesThis role involves deep, technical workina small,collaborativeenvironment. We are looking for someone who isas passionate about their own contribution as they areto empoweringand inspiring others.The candidate will be responsible forcontributing to thetechnicaldirection of the researchbased on system and block design ideas and simulations, experimental results,program needs and the input fromcross-functionalcolleagues. Key Responsibilities include: Contribute to the architecture, specification, design, test, and development of CryoCMOS functions and ASICs to support the full-stack quantum hardware implementations. Design, simulation and layout of full-custom circuits dedicated to quantum device control and readout. Design, simulation and layout of full-custom high performance CMOS analog circuits and complex analog functional blocks such as ADCs, DACs, PLLs, VCOs, SerDes, RF building blocks, and auxiliary/supporting blocks. Perform physical verification including DRC, LVS, ERC, IR drop analysis. Competent teamplayerthat will work closely with the digital, architecture,and cryogenics teams tooptimizetradeoffs within the design. Contribute to and perform comprehensive documentation of the designs and publications in scientific literature. Contribute to the design of bring-up and characterization hardware and software setups for testing the developed ASICs. Conduct cryogenic and room temperature measurements of the ASICs and perform analysis and reporting of the measurement results. Uselab best practices and protocols. Workin accordancewithhealth and safetypolicies andtakecare that your actions do notimpacton the health and safety of yourself or others. Ensure hazards and risks are identified and controlled for within your area of responsibility. Other:Embody our Culture and Values | |