Wafer-Scale Cryogenic Probing Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Senior Wafer-Scale Cryogenic Probing Engineer. Location: Kongens Lyngby, Copenhagen, Denmark

Salary: DKK 715,600 to DKK 1,201,100 per year

Responsibilities:

• Build, maintain, and operate wafer-scale cryogenic hardware systems for quantum device screening and measurement.

• Diagnose, track, and resolve hardware issues, including ground loops, wiring faults, and system-level failures.

• Integrate and validate hardware components, including wiring, connectors, filters, and data acquisition instrumentation.

• Assist with measurements at 1.5 K and collaborate with software and engineering teams to ensure reliable laboratory operations.

• Design and build AI agents or copilots to document procedures, hardware configurations, and maintenance activities for knowledge sharing and reproducibility.

• Track hardware inventory and coordinate purchasing and restocking.

• Maintain and improve cryogenic laboratory safety standards and practices.

• Follow Microsoft's culture and values.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Physics, Electronic Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Hands-on experience with cryogenic systems for electronic characterization.

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for hardware and measurement setups.

• Proficiency in Python or a similar language for measurement automation;

• Experience with Git for version control and documentation.

• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical findings clearly.

Preferred:

• Experience with CAD for circuit design, hardware layout, or system integration.

• Knowledge of device physics and quantum transport measurements.

• Experience managing laboratory hardware inventory and procurement.

• Familiarity with quantum measurement workflows;

• Experience with AI and agentic frameworks.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Annual base salary range of DKK 715,600 to DKK 1,201,100 in Denmark.

• Additional benefits and compensation may be available, depending on the role and eligibility.

Additional Requirements:

• Work on-site four days per week.

• Travel required: less than 25%.

• Must pass Microsoft's Cloud Background Check upon hiring or transfer, and every two years afterward.

• Must meet applicable Microsoft, customer, and government security screening requirements.

• Must provide valid citizenship or residency documentation to establish eligibility to access export-controlled information. Accepted documentation depends on the person's status and applicable regulations;

• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. The role will remain open for at least five days.

• Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process.