Senior Quantum Measurement Engineer

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  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/quantum .   Our Denmark electrical characterization laboratory is seeking a Senior Quantum Measurement Engineer with a focus on developing and automating measurement protocols for tuning quantum devices and characterizing their performance. You will both work hands-on in the lab and collaborate closely with materials researchers, device physicists, hardware and software engineers to develop, improve and automate measurement workflows, with the goal of increasing throughput, reliability and actionable insights.  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.

Define, implement, test and maintain new electrical characterization methods, measurement protocols, and data analysis routines.  Proactively identify opportunities for improving existing measurement workflows.  Design, implement, and maintain automated data acquisition, instrument control, and processing pipelines in a high-level language, applying machine learning and AI methods where appropriate to maximize measurement throughput and reproducibility.  Communicate results, insights and recommendations clearly to multidisciplinary audiences, enabling data-driven decisions across teams.  Contribute to and uphold best practices in our codebase, documentation, data quality, reproducibility, and experiment traceability.  Model and maintain safety and security practices and compliance with policies.  Embody our  culture  and  values.

Required Qualifications  Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND experience in industry or in a research and development environment, could include completion of a post doctoral research position OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND solid experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND proven experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR equivalent experience.  Applied experience in electrical characterization and tuning of quantum devices (e.g. spin qubits, superconducting qubits, etc.)  Proficiency in instrument control, experiment automation and data analysis in a high-level language (e.g. Python).  Ability to work in an AI-first environment and leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency.  Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional, collaborative technical teams, communicate to a interdisciplinary audience and translating complex data into actionable insights.  Self-motivation, ownership mindset, and the ability to deliver results in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment.  A track record of solving problems and driving clarity in ambiguous R&D settings.

Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND solid experience in industry or in a research and development environment, could include completion of a post doctoral research position OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND solid experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND in-depth experience in industry or