Software Developer II (One year fixed-term position) [611]

Contribute to the full software life-cycle, including development, testing, validation, deployment, maintenance, and decommissioning

Collaborate with team members, engineers and scientists to develop the software for quantum processor calibration, hardware interfaces, and operation infrastructure, including system testing and monitoring

Enhance the reliability, usability, and maintainability of the software systems by improving test coverage, documentation, and code architecture

Maintain, extend, and optimize custom-built software tools for supporting lab operations and ensure smooth interaction between the quantum hardware and software systems

Participate in an on-call rotation supporting ensuring the availability and performance of our QPU solvers on the Leap cloud platform

Bachelor’s degree in engineering physics, electrical/computer engineering, physics, or computer science with a strong aptitude for physics and hardware experience, with 2+ years relevant software experience

Proficient in implementing hardware interfaces

Experience with Git: branching, merging, issuing pull requests, etc.

Experience working in a Linux environment

Strong ability to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams and tackle a variety of problems

Demonstrated curiosity, flexibility, and passion for learning

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex concepts

Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills

This is a one-year fixed-term position

Familiarity with quantum computing concepts and technologies, including quantum processors and their operational environments

Experience developing and optimizing software in compiled languages and in multithreaded environments

Experience with Common Lisp or similar language, like Scheme, Clojure, or Scala

Experience with Emacs, Docker, Jenkins, SQL, MongoDB, InfluxDB, Grafana, Redis

Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g., code generation, code review, testing, or documentation) and building AI-powered solutions to improve engineering productivity or automate workflows

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.

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 .