Senior Packaging Engineer - Quantum

Company: Microsoft
Location: Redmond
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

Microsoft's Quantum research group is exploring ways to build a full-stack quantum computer and has become the world's center of expertise on topological quantum computing. The research effort includes theoretical and experimental teams around the world, who have been designing and optimizing all aspects of the quantum computer, from topological qubit designs to cryogenic control and readout circuitry, to runtime software and quantum language compilers. Microsoft Quantum will change the world of computing and help solve some of humankind's currently unsolvable problems. For more information about our team, visit . -ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for a Senior Packaging Engineer with a focus on the development of assembly processes and materials to meet the unique requirements of quantum devices. Responsibility will include adapting standard packaging processes and materials to the unique requirements of quantum devices. You will be working with a diverse team of engineers and scientists on assembling and scaling complex quantum hardware devices. To be successful, you will actively work with our globally distributed team to invent and develop assembly processes and materials that enable the scaling of quantum devices. Specifically, your work will include: -Investigate the performance of package materials and structures under cryogenic temperatures and develop new materials or processes to enable quantum device performance. -Regularly interact with different teams to support the function and scaling of new quantum devices. -Work with internal and external component suppliers to support assembly of quantum devices.Drive development of advanced packaging technologies to support the scaling of quantum hardware. May require management of external development programs. -Work in teams or independently as required. -QualificationsRequired:Master's or PhD in mechanical, electrical, or materials engineering, or other---related fields. -5+ years of experience with packaging of complex (optomechanical, MEMS, microwave, ---) devices.Demonstrated history of adapting or inventing materials and processes to solve packaging challenges in complex devices. -Ability to work in a team and effectively communicate to meet deadlines and deliver results. -Experience with industry standard packaging processes (wire bonding, die bonding, dispense, flip chip bonding, ---).Experience with preparing component specifications and sourcing vendor technical management. -Travel up to -25 -% of the time.---Preferred:Experience in cryogenic materials.Experience in microwave device packaging.#Quantum -MICROSOFT BACKGROUND CHECK: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.Hardware 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.Microsoft has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets (see below). The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role (except as noted below); the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate's primary work location. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.At Microsoft certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee's role. Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Microsoft and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive up to 10 paid holidays, accrue up to 15 paid vacation days, and receive up to 80 hours paid sick time (front-loaded) per calendar year.Our commitment to pay equityWe are committed to the principle of pay equity - paying employees equitably for substantially similar work. - To learn more about pay equity and our other commitments to increase representation and strengthen our culture of inclusion, check out our annual Diversity & Inclusion Report. -( )Understanding roles at Microsoft---The top of this page displays the role for which the base pay ranges apply - Hardware Engineering IC5.The way we define roles includes two things: discipline (the type of work) and career stage (scope and complexity). - The career stage has two parts - the first identifies whether the role is a manager (M), an individual contributor (IC), an admin-technician-retail (ATR) job, or an intern. The second part identifies the relative seniority of the role - a higher number (or later letter alphabetically in the case of ATR) indicates greater scope and complexity.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.Benefits and PerksIndustry leading healthcareSavings and investmentsGiving programsEducational resourcesMaternity and paternity leaveOpportunities to network and connectDiscounts on products and servicesGenerous time awayJob SummaryJob number: 1443754Date posted : 2022-12-30Travel: 0-25%Profession: Hardware EngineeringRole type: Individual ContributorEmployment type: Full-TimeExperience: Experienced professionals

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