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Microsoft · 1 week ago

Senior Quantum Applications Architect

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $235K/yr

4+ years exp

Microsoft is at the forefront of quantum computing technology, and they are seeking a Senior Quantum Applications Architect to develop applications for fault-tolerant quantum computers. This role involves designing algorithms and collaborating with top scientists and engineers to drive innovation in quantum applications and development platforms.

Agentic AIApplication Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work at the cutting-edge of quantum computing, designing algorithms and applications for fault-tolerant quantum computers

Develop and apply advanced toolsets for modeling quantum applications on a variety of hardware architectures, determining the quantum resources needed to execute them

Develop and apply new techniques for application- and architecture-aware quantum circuit compilation and optimization

Team with world-class engineers, researchers, architects, and leaders, contributing to your career growth

Drive cross-group collaboration within Microsoft Quantum’s qubit modeling, quantum error correction, and quantum applications teams

Qualification

Quantum algorithmsQuantum error correctionQuantum simulationHigh-performance computingApplied mathematicsProblem-solvingCritical thinkingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Doctorate in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, Software Engineering, or related field AND 1+ years experience, including research and/or development of commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems

OR master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, Software Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years experience, including research and/or development of commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems

OR bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, Software Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years experience, including research and/or development of commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems

OR equivalent experience

4+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: high-performance computing, quantum algorithms, quantum error correction, quantum simulation

4+ years of experience in a collaborative environment with demonstrated ability to work effectively across internal and external organizations, with strong communication and leadership skills

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role

Ability to apply AI to accelerate engineering while developing shipping & prototype code

Ability to evaluate agentic solutions with measurable metrics and human-in-the-loop safeguards following Microsoft Responsible AI requirements for generative AI

Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, day to day task automation)