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. At Microsoft Quantum, we aim to empower science and scientists to solve the world’s biggest problems by realizing advanced computing platforms at the intersection of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum information technology. 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 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/quantum.

Microsoft’s Quantum Systems organization is building the foundation for the world’s first scalable quantum computer — a mission that demands precision, creativity, and seamless collaboration across engineering, research, and operations. We’re seeking a Quantum Systems Operations Coordinator to serve as the organizational backbone of this effort — driving the planning, coordination, and execution that keep our teams focused and our operations efficient. This person is a natural organizer and problem solver: someone who sees gaps, connects dots, and quietly ensures that complex initiatives move forward.

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.

• Act as a force multiplier for leadership by serving as the “connective tissue” between technical teams, operations, facilities, security, finance, and vendors
• Own day-to-day budget forecasting and tracking for the systems organization with industry standard tools
• Act as the primary point of contact for vendor coordination for the systems organization – from onboarding to contract renewals
• Support the Global Cryolab Support Engineer, facilities, and technical teams by helping manage logistics around system lab operations, maintenance, and procurement
• Manage access, licenses, and renewals for key simulation tools or cloud services
• Build and maintain a centralized knowledge repository for processes, decisions, and SOPs

Other:

• Embody our Culture and Values

Other Qualifications

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.
• 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 to work in an “AI-first” environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through hardware development.
• Familiarity with designing and building AI agents/copilots that assist with experiment setup, log triage, measurement report generation, protocol templating, and knowledge retrieval (e.g. instrument manuals, design docs).

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in operations, program coordination, or business management in a complex or technical environment.
• Record of running organized, efficient operations — budgeting, vendor management, or process improvement.
• Organizational and communication skills — able to align multiple teams and track many moving parts.
• High ownership mentality: you take initiative, follow through, and get things done without constant supervision.
• Experience supporting engineering, research, or lab organizations.
• Background in systems engineering, hardware development, or scientific research environments.
• Experience in high-security or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with procurement, vendor contracts, and financial planning tools.
• Exposure to cloud collaboration tools (Azure, Confluence, SharePoint).
• Strong documentation and process design skills.
• Familiarity with quantum computing, cryogenics, or advanced instrumentation.