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D-Wave is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Systems Software Engineering team. In this role, you will design and build core platform infrastructure, backend services, and user-facing features that enable seamless access and reliable operation of our simulators and gate-model quantum computers. You will have the opportunity to help shape our products, contributing to highly visible, impactful projects that advance the future of quantum computing. We are looking for an experienced software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and building automated, scalable, resilient systems. You are thoughtful about engineering tradeoffs, passionate about delivering high-quality software, and motivated to raise technical standards through design leadership, mentorship, and collaboration.
D-Wave is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Systems Software Engineering team. In this role, you will design and build core platform infrastructure, backend services, and user-facing features that enable seamless access and reliable operation of our simulators and gate-model quantum computers. You will have the opportunity to help shape our products, contributing to highly visible, impactful projects that advance the future of quantum computing. We are looking for an experienced software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and building automated, scalable, resilient systems. You are thoughtful about engineering tradeoffs, passionate about delivering high-quality software, and motivated to raise technical standards through design leadership, mentorship, and collaboration.
Collaborate with product managers, scientists, and applications engineers to translate functional requirements into technical specifications and production solutions
Lead the architecture and implementation of reliable, maintainable systems spanning simulators, quantum processor services, and supporting platform infrastructure
Design and build the tooling and core software used to develop, operate, and monitor our quantum processors
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BS or higher in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, math, or physics
5+ years of hands-on professional software development experience
Strong Python software development experience and proficiency in at least one compiled or systems programming language, such as C++, Go, or Rust
Experience with scientific computing libraries such as NumPy
Experience contributing to open-source software projects
Competence with cloud platforms specifically AWS
Proficiency in database systems and SQL
Competence with Git version control, build tools, and CI/CD pipelines
Proficient with RESTful APIs
Use of software testing principles and practices including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing
Strong problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced team environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively document and communicate technical concepts
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with performance profiling and diagnosing system issues
We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.
We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.
We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.
As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.
We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.
No 3rd party candidates will be accepted
It is D-Wave policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.
The base pay range for this role is:
125,000 – 187,000 USD (New Haven)
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap™ quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com .
Public quantum computing company delivering annealing and gate-model systems, software, and services to commercial and government customers.
Visit company websiteJobs and hiring trendsUSD 125000-187000 yearly / year
Full-time
Senior · 5+ years experience
Hybrid
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