Overview
Microsoft Quantum has assembled a talented and diverse international team to create the world’s first scalable quantum computing system. Our full-stack approach involves exciting innovations from physics on the quantum plane to providing global quantum services. With new developments happening at every part of the stack, it is more important than ever to characterize and validate how the individual components come together to form an integrated system. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of physics and engineering, collaborating with a broad range of specialists from readout, control, software, and many other disciplines.
We are seeking a Crygenics Engineer to lead the upgrade, maintenance, and lifecycle management of dilution refrigerators and cryogenic systems across multiple laboratories.
This role is responsible for ensuring high system reliability, consistent performance, and scalable deployment practices, while driving upgrade programs and supporting advanced quantum hardware integration. The engineer will act as a technical lead and operational owner, coordinating across engineering, facilities, vendors, and global lab teams.
This position requires deep hands-on expertise with cryogenic systems, troubleshooting capability, and the ability to operate effectively in multi-site, high-complexity experimental environments.
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
Lead execution of dilution refrigerator and cryostat upgrade programs across multiple labs (e.g., hardware retrofits, wiring upgrades, thermal improvements, system reconfiguration).
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (cryomechanics, electrical, packaging, systems, facilities) to deliver upgrades on schedule.
Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of cryogenic systems, including maintenance, health monitoring, and performance optimization.
Establish and execute preventative maintenance strategies, including pumps, vacuum systems, wiring, and thermal interfaces.
Lead troubleshooting of complex issues (e.g., vacuum integrity, thermal instabilities, gas handling systems, wiring faults).
Qualifications
Other Qualifications
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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:
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Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
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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.
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Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., performance modelling and analysis, research gathering, day to day task automation).
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Ability to work in an “AI-first” environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through hardware development.
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Quantum Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across Netherlands is € 68,400.00 - € 102,600.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/netherlands-corporate-pay.html
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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