Principal Computer Aided Design Engineer
Microsoft · Redmond, WA · Hardware Engineering
About this role
Microsoft is hiring a principal-level Systems Engineer in the operations function based in Redmond, WA. The posting calls out experience with Testing, Performance Optimization. Compensation is listed at $139,900–$274,800 per year.
- Role
- Systems Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- principal
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Redmond, WA
- Department
- Hardware Engineering
- Posted
- Feb 16, 2026
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Job description
from Microsoft careersAt 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 (AI), and quantum information technology. For more information about our team, visit https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/quantum.
As a Principal Hardware Engineer, you will design, develop, modify and evaluate components used in analog electronic devices. You will define design approaches, technical specifications and parameters for devices and ensure that designs and specifications document test requirements that account for customer use scenarios. You will develop test plans and test cases and build-out professional-grade design infrastructure. This opportunity will allow you to grow as a systems engineer and gain experience working on fast-paced and interdisciplinary teams.
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
- Leverage industry standard electronic design automation, electromagnetic simulation toolsets, and physical verificaton flows.
- Develop, maintain, and refine process‑design‑kit (PDK) requirements for superconducting circuit technologies, ensuring accurate device models, parameter extraction, and design‑rule coverage.