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Microsoft

Principal Applied Researcher

Microsoft, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052


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 exciting innovation from the physics at the quantum plane to providing global quantum services. The Microsoft Quantum program strives to fundamentally change the world of computing to help solve humankind’s currently unsolvable problems. We are on the cusp of an accelerated effort in quantum computing. We are looking for a Principal Applied Researcher. This position offers an opportunity to have a meaningful influence on a revolutionary technology. The research and development effort includes a diverse staff of theoretical and experimental physicists, hardware designers and software engineers around the world.

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.

ResponsibilitiesYou will help develop novel approaches to fault-tolerance in quantum computing in collaboration with our world-class team of theorists and experimentalists, with the goal of accelerating our trajectory towards useful and resilient quantum computers. You will thrive in this role if you love qubits (logical and physical), quantum error correction codes, collaboration, creative problem solving, and if you are excited about building a scalable quantum computer. We value passion, inclusion, creativity, agility, accountability, collaboration, and a desire to continuously learn and grow.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications:

Doctorate in relevant field AND 3+ years related research experience OR equivalent experience.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with quantum error-correction, fault-tolerant quantum computing, and/or QCVV.

Communication and collaboration skills.

Detail oriented problem-solving skills.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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