Senior Packaging Engineer

Job Title

Senior Packaging Engineer

Role Summary

Lead development of packaging processes and materials for quantum devices within Microsoft Quantum. The role focuses on hands-on process and materials development, supplier engagement, test capability development, and documenting robust assembly methods to enable scale.

Experience Level

Senior. This role expects an experienced engineer (typical technical experience ~5+ years); see Education Requirements for the degree/experience equivalencies used by this posting.

Responsibilities

Deliver and scale packaging solutions for quantum hardware; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external suppliers.

• Develop and maintain robust assembly processes for quantum devices and document implementations for global teams.
• Drive external packaging material vendors to adapt existing supply chains to quantum requirements.
• Evaluate external packaging suppliers as potential scaling partners.
• Design, develop, and implement test equipment and processes to evaluate packaging solutions.
• Support development and integration of advanced packaging technologies.
• Work independently or in teams to meet project schedules and technical goals.
• Support culture and operational values in day-to-day work.

Requirements

Key technical skills, security, and vendor-management expectations. See Education Requirements for degree and years-of-experience details.

• Hands-on experience in process and materials development for device packaging.
• Experience with industry-standard packaging materials and processes.
• Experience evaluating and managing external vendors and suppliers.
• Experience developing test equipment and processes for packaging evaluation.
• Experience with cryogenic materials and/or microwave device packaging (preferred but important for the role).
• Proven ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams and communicate effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ability to meet Microsoft Cloud Background Check and required citizenship/permanent residency verification for access to export-controlled information.
• Willingness to travel up to ~25% as needed.
• Nice-to-have: experience leveraging AI tools for modeling, analysis, research automation, or task automation; familiarity with responsible AI safeguards for agentic solutions.

Education Requirements

Degree and equivalency options found in the posting: Doctorate, Master’s, or Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field are listed with experience-based equivalencies. Examples in the posting: Master’s + 3+ years or Bachelor’s + 5+ years (minimum), with preferred combinations such as Doctorate + 3+ years, Master’s + 6+ years, or Bachelor’s + 8+ years; the posting also allows equivalent practical experience in lieu of degree.

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.