Principal Technical Program Manager (Quantum Hardware)

Additional / Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing multi-year, highly complex hardware product portfolios involving deep-tech or "first-of-a-kind" technologies (e.g., quantum systems, neutral atoms, ASICs, photonics, advanced chip packaging, cryoelectronics, or high-reliability hardware).
• Deep knowledge of the hardware product development lifecycle, with demonstrated ability to oversee complex programs spanning R&D, system integration, new technology introduction, and technology transfer from R&D into scaled engineering and manufacturing, including developing and auditing hardware quality systems and test protocols.
• Direct experience with quantum device development, quantum error correction, or quantum measurement/control hardware, or other advanced hardware R&D domains.
• Experience working with semiconductor, electronics, or advanced materials supply chains, contract manufacturers, and R&D foundries, and demonstrated success leading external research, university, government, or consortia partnerships (e.g., DARPA, NIST, or top-tier university labs) in advanced hardware or scientific domains.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in fast-paced, matrixed product development environments using program management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Azure DevOps, or similar) to support data-driven decision making, issue and risk tracking, schedule management, executive-level reporting, and clear communication of complex technical concepts to executive audiences and non-technical stakeholders.
• Advanced degree (M.Sc., Ph.D.) in a relevant field (e.g., quantum information, physics, materials science, electrical engineering, hardware systems), or equivalent applied experience in quantum or cryogenic hardware programs
• Technical Program Management IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $165,600 - $296,400 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 $220,800 - $331,200 per year.
• Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
• 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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