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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Quantum Integration Manager - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** West Lafayette, IN, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $142,800.0 - $274,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Microsoft Online Services, Hardware Design, Knowledge Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Data Processing, Yield Optimization, Data Pipelines - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17206714?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17206714%2FPrincipal-Quantum-Integration-Manager-Indiana-West-Lafayette ## About the Role * Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 3+years experiencein industry or in a research and development environment, + ORMaster's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 6+years experiencein industry or in a research and development environment, + ORBachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 8+years experiencein industry or in a research and development environment * + OR equivalent experience. * 3+ years of people management experience. * As stated in the job posting, this position requires verification of citizenship or other protected status to meet legal requirements of the role. If the role requires US citizenship, as indicated in the job description, a valid US passport must be provided to verify your citizenship. If the role requires US Person status, as indicated in the job description, US citizens must provide a valid US passport for verification while lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may complete this verification using green cards or other status documents, as applicable. Other Requirements * Abilityto meet Microsoft,customerand/or government security screening requirements arerequiredfor this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: * + Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will berequiredto pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. * + Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their U.S. permanent residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. * 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate's citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable. * Ability toleverageAI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, day-to-day task automation). * Ability to work in an "AI-first" environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through hardware development. Preferred Qualifications * Doctorate in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years of experience in R&D or engineering roles, including leadership responsibilities * Deepexpertisein: * + Quantum materials development and/or mesoscopic device fabrication * + Process integration across complex semiconductor or quantum device stacks * + Low-temperature electrical characterization and feedback into process optimization * Demonstrated ability to: * + Lead teams and drive cross-functional technical programs * + Define integration strategies spanning multiple disciplines * + Translate experimental and process data into engineering decisions * Experience withquantum device platforms (topological, semiconductor, or superconducting systems) * Experience leadingprocess integration in advanced semiconductor or quantum hardware environments * Familiarity withyield engineering, variability reduction, and scaling challenges * Experience collaborating withexternalfabsor manufacturing partners * Strong record of technical innovation (publications, patents, or delivered systems) #Quantum #QuantumCareers #MDQCareers Quantum Engineering M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 per year. ## Description We are seeking aPrincipal Quantum Integration Managerto lead theprocess integration and experimental coordination across quantum materials, fabrication, and device development. This role is responsible for ensuring that innovations across materials growth, nanofabrication, and device design are translated intorobust, scalable, and reproducible integrated qubit technologies. As amanager, you will own theintegration strategy across multiple programs, lead a team of engineers and scientists, and drive execution across cross-functional efforts to deliver measurable improvements inqubitperformance and manufacturability. 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. Responsibilities * Organizational Leadership & Capability Building:Build, lead, and scale aprocess integration teamsupporting quantum materials and device development;Settechnical direction, priorities, and execution plansaligned with program milestones;Coach and develop talent,establishinga culture ofrigor, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration;Drive hiring and organizational growth to meet increasing integration complexity * Process Integration Strategy & Ownership:Define and own theend-to-end integration strategyacrossmaterials growth and characterization, device fabrication and process flows, electricalcharacterizationand feedback loops;Ensure alignment betweenprocess modules (epitaxy, lithography, etch, deposition, packaging)and device/system requirements;Establish and enforce best practices forprocess integration, yield improvement, and reproducibility * Cross-Functional Technical Leadership:Lead coordination acrossmaterials, fabrication, measurement, and device design teamsto converge on optimized process stacks;Translate experimental and process data intoactionable decisionsthat improve qubit performance;Drive tradeoff decisions acrossprocess complexity, performance, and scalability;Influence roadmap and architecture throughintegration-driven insights * Experimental Program Execution:Overseelarge-scale experimental campaignsthat integrate materials, process, and device optimization;Drive structured experimentation, includingDOE (design of experiments) frameworks, statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making,androot-cause analysis of performance variability;Ensure delivery againstcritical program milestones and integration readiness gates * Infrastructure, Tooling & AI Enablement: Drive development of integration infrastructure, including process tracking, data pipelines, and feedback loops: Lead adoption of AI/automation to accelerate: process optimization, data analysis and correlation across process steps, and knowledge management across integration flows. * Program & Stakeholder Leadership:Own execution acrossmultiple concurrent integration efforts, aligning priorities across teams;Communicate program progress, risks, and tradeoffs to leadership;Partner with internal and external fabrication partners to ensureprocess scalability and transferability ## Related Videos - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Quantum DevOps - Quantum Application Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1441-quantum-devops-quantum-application-development) - [Why and when should we consider Stream Processing frameworks in our solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1085-why-and-when-should-we-consider-stream-processing-frameworks-in-our-solutions) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Python-Based Data Streaming Pipelines Within Minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1233-python-based-data-streaming-pipelines-within-minutes) ## Related Articles - [The Fastest-Growing Tech Sectors to Look Out for in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/373-the-fastest-growing-tech-sectors-to-look-out-for-in-2025) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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