D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS), D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. We are the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum, today. Our quantum computers — the world’s largest — feature QPUs with sub-second response times and can be deployed on-premises or accessed through our quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges. With over 200 million problems submitted to our quantum systems to date, our customers apply our technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how we’re shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com.

You can read more about our company and our innovations in the pages of The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Wired and across many whitepapers. 

At D-Wave, we’re helping customers realize the value of quantum computing today and are shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow.

About the role

D-Wave is seeking a Senior Software Developer in Test to help ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our quantum computing cloud platform. In this role, you will work closely with software, application, and DevOps teams to test, automate, monitor, and deploy our cutting-edge quantum computing services. 

Your primary focus will be the Leap cloud platform, contributing across the full development lifecycle, from requirements review through implementation, while developing both manual and automated tests, advancing performance testing, and improving CI/CD automation and test infrastructure. 

This role offers exposure to the full quantum computing stack, from client-facing applications to the classical systems that drive the QPU. You will help shape the quality strategy for the platform and directly influence the reliability and scalability of our products. 

We are looking for motivated individuals who want to see the impact of their work and contribute to transforming the future of computing. At D-Wave, you’ll have the opportunity to think creatively, work independently, and make a meaningful impact on our customer-facing Leap platform. 

What you'll do

Quality Strategy & Test Design 

• Define and execute validation strategies aligned with product architecture, risk, and customer impact 
• Translate product requirements and business goals into comprehensive test plans and cases 
• Improve quality standards, test coverage, and risk-based validation approaches 
• Provide architectural and design guidance to development teams to improve testability and reliability 

Automation & Test Infrastructure 

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks across UI, API, and service layers 
• Build scalable test infrastructure to validate both new and existing features 
• Maintain strong automated regression coverage 
• Continuously improve the performance, reliability, and maintainability of test suites 

CI/CD & Cloud Quality Engineering 

• Integrate automated validation into CI/CD workflows to support fast, reliable releases 
• Design and implement quality gates within deployment pipelines 
• Partner with development and DevOps teams to improve build, release, and deployment processes 

Operational Excellence 

• Report, triage, and track defects through resolution, including root-cause analysis 
• Participate in production incident investigations and implement preventative safeguards 
• Improve system reliability through test-driven feedback loops 

About you

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience 
• 4+ years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, or software development 
• 4+ years developing automated tests in production environments using Python 
• Experience with test automation frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, or pytest and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Argo CD, or similar 
• Experience testing distributed or cloud-native systems, including RESTful APIs and asynchronous workflows 
• Strong attention to detail, with a methodical and problem-solving approach 
• Experience designing and maintaining high-quality automated test assets and test strategies 
• Experience working in Agile development environments 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on clear documentation 

Nice to have

• Experience deploying or operating SaaS/PaaS applications on AWS 
• Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools such as OpenSearch or Grafana 
• Experience with accessibility testing and WCAG 2.x standards 

A D-Waver's DNA

• 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.

Our Compensation Philosophy is Simple but Powerful:

We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team. 

During the interview process, your Recruiter will review our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture) offerings. The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.   

Inclusion: 

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.

The Fine Print: 

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

It is D-Wave Systems Inc. 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:

124,364 - 186,545 CAD per year (Burnaby)