Principal Quantum Software Engineer

Microsoft Quantum is dedicated to solving some of the world’s intractable problems and forever altering our economic, industrial, academic, and societal landscape. In just hours or days, a quantum computer will solve some complex problems that would otherwise take today’s computers billions of years! This has massive implications for research in sustainability, energy, environmental systems, smart materials, and more. Microsoft is working to build a scalable quantum machine, to empower people and organizations with this incredible technology stack. For more information about our team, visit https://quantum.microsoft.com/.   

Are you passionate about building innovative systems at the intersection of HPC (high-performance computing), AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Quantum? Do you want to be part of the next revolution in computing? Microsoft is looking for you! We are looking for a Principal Quantum Software Engineer. Join our team as we create an Azure Quantum Elements product focused on Chemistry and Material Science workloads.  

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. 

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 6+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 4+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
  • OR Doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 3+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 6+ years programming experience in related programming languages.
• 6+ years experience in a collaborative environment.

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.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent experience  

• 3+ year post-PhD industry or academic experience of leading computational chemistry and AI software development.  
• Proficient in Python, C++, CUDA.  
• High interest in driving multi-disciplinary research and engineering to advance chemistry and material science.  

Quantum Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $133,600 - $256,800 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 $173,200 - $282,200 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 May 6, 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.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

• Develop quantum chemistry solutions combining Quantum, HPC and AI technology. 
• Bring the software development to broad business applications.  
• Work with customers to understand their problems in the space of computational chemistry.   
• Architect the detailed software specifications and test plans.  

Other 

• Embody our culture and values