Principal Quantum Integration Manager

Job Title

Principal Quantum Integration Manager

Role Summary

Lead process integration and experimental coordination across quantum materials, fabrication, and device development to deliver scalable, reproducible qubit technologies. Manage a team of engineers and scientists and own integration strategy, execution, and cross-functional alignment across materials growth, nanofabrication, and device engineering.

Experience Level

Senior-level role. Requires management experience (see Requirements) and substantial technical leadership in process integration for advanced semiconductor or quantum device stacks.

Responsibilities

Own integration strategy and lead cross-functional execution to improve qubit performance, yield, and manufacturability.

• Build, lead, and scale a process integration team; set technical direction and priorities; coach and develop talent.
• Define end-to-end integration strategy across epitaxy, lithography, etch, deposition, packaging, device fabrication, and electrical characterization.
• Coordinate materials, fabrication, measurement, and device-design teams to converge on optimized process stacks and architecture tradeoffs.
• Oversee large-scale experimental campaigns using DOE, statistical analysis, and root-cause analysis to reduce variability and improve performance.
• Develop integration infrastructure: process tracking, data pipelines, and feedback loops; drive AI/automation adoption for process optimization and analysis.
• Manage multiple concurrent programs, report progress and risks to leadership, and work with external fabrication partners for process transfer and scalability.

Requirements

Must-have technical and program leadership qualifications. Education and specific degree/years combinations are listed under Education Requirements.

• Minimum 3+ years of people management experience.
• Proven experience in process integration, yield engineering, or variability reduction in advanced semiconductor or quantum hardware environments.
• Experience with low-temperature electrical characterization and feeding results back into process optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical programs and translate experimental/process data into engineering decisions.
• Experience collaborating with external fabs or manufacturing partners and driving process transfer.
• Ability to meet Microsoft Cloud Background Check and specialized security screening requirements.
• Role requires verification of citizenship or other protected status to meet export-control and legal requirements; verification documentation will be required as a condition of employment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25–50%.
• Ability to leverage modern AI tools for data analysis, performance modeling, and process automation.

Nice-to-have:

• Strong record of technical innovation (publications, patents, or delivered systems).
• Deep expertise in quantum materials development, mesoscopic device fabrication, or semiconductor process stacks.
• Experience defining integration strategies across multiple disciplines in hardware development.

Education Requirements

Required: one of the following degree + experience combinations or equivalent experience: Doctorate (PhD) in Physics, Engineering, or related field with 3+ years' industry or R&D experience; OR Master's degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field with 6+ years' industry or R&D experience; OR Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field with 8+ years' industry or R&D experience; OR equivalent practical experience. Preferred: Doctorate in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with leadership experience. Fields referenced: Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, and related technical disciplines.

About the Company

Company: Microsoft

Headquarters: Redmond, Washington, United States

Microsoft is a global technology company that develops and sells software, services, devices, and solutions. Known for its Windows operating system, Office suite, and Azure cloud platform, Microsoft aims to empower individuals and organizations around the world to achieve more. The company fosters a culture of innovation and inclusion, focusing on delivering trusted experiences to customers and partners globally.