Senior Quantum Engineer - Analog

Microsoft

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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 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.Our Cryogenic Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CryoCMOS) team is looking for a Senior Quantum Engineer - Analog to work as an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) designer to participate in the research and development of essential building blocks in the control and readout chain of our quantum hardware implementations.

This position involves deep, technical workina small,collaborativeenvironment. We are looking for a Senior Quantum Engineer - Analog who isas passionate about their own contribution as they areto empoweringand inspiring others.The Senior Quantum Engineer - Analog 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.

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.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities:

  • 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 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.
  • Excellent teamplayerthat will work closely with the digital , architecture, and cryogenics teams to optimize tradeoffs 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 not impact on 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


Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
    • OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
    • OR Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in industry or in a research and development environment, could include completion of a post doctoral research position
    • OR equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of experienceof d esign, simulation, and layout of full-custom high performance complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) analog circuits
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 or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations.As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of citizenship, 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:
  • 10+years of industry experience in analog design delivering complex solutions.
  • Experience with EDA software for analog and mixed-signal design and simulation (Virtuoso suite).
  • Understanding of digital design, simulation, and verification ( verilog / systemverilog / ncsim / vhdl , vcs , ncsim ).
  • Experience in the design of analog building blocks such as ADCs, DACs, PLLs, RF blocks, and have a thorough understanding of their design procedures and trade-offs is highly desirable.
  • Experience/exposure to low-temperature circuit design and measurements is highly valuable.
  • Knowledge of quantum physics, behaviour of semiconductors at cryogenic temperatures is desirable.
  • Familiarity with signal integrity analysis and design methods.
  • Familiarity with scripting, coding and the ability to work in a Linux environment is highly desirable.
Quantum Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 23, 2024.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form .

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