Principal Computer Aided Design Engineer

Role Overview

As a Principal Computer Aided Design Engineer at Microsoft, you will be responsible for designing and developing components used in analog electronic devices, particularly within the quantum computing domain. You will define design approaches and specifications, ensuring that testing requirements reflect customer use scenarios. This role involves working with fast-paced interdisciplinary teams to build professional-grade design infrastructure.

Experience Level

This position requires extensive experience in hardware engineering, specifically 8+ years of technical engineering experience for those with a Bachelor’s degree, or 7+ years with a Master’s degree in a related field.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Utilizing industry-standard electronic design automation and simulation toolsets.
• Maintaining and refining process-design-kit (PDK) requirements for superconducting circuit technologies.
• Collaborating with various design teams to optimize for scalability, noise performance, and reliability.
• Leading designs for superconducting cryogenic control circuits within quantum computing systems.
• Establishing workflows for physical design and verification, including checks tailored for superconducting circuits.
• Partnering with foundries to shape device models and design-rule evolution for high-fidelity operation.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include: a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, along with 8+ years of technical engineering experience; or a Master’s degree plus 7+ years of experience. Candidates must also pass specific security screenings as mandated by Microsoft.

Education Requirements

Applicants must possess either a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related area.