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

We are seeking a Software Developer to help with the development of Leap, our quantum-classical Hybrid Services platform. This is an individual contributor role suited for a developer with technical expertise and excels at solving complex problems at scale. Please note that we are open to hiring this person at the Intermediate or Senior level, which will be assessed based on relevant technical and industry experience.

As a valued member of our Leap Hybrid Services team, you will contribute to building and enhancing our platform architecture while implementing key initiatives that power quantum-enabled hybrid applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. This role is ideal for someone eager to grow their expertise, follow technical direction with precision, while contributing to the scaling and expansion of our product’s capabilities. 

What you'll do

• Implement core components and services of the Hybrid platform with a focus on scalability, reliability, and maintainability. 
• Contribute across the full SDLC: requirements, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. 
• Apply best practices in software engineering, DevOps, testing, and observability. 
• Participate in code reviews and design discussions. 
• Support improvements to CI/CD and cloud-native workflows. 
• Assist with performance and scalability enhancements. 
• Contribute to product discussions and engineering processes. 
• Join the annual Hackathon to prototype new ideas. 

About You

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent. 
• 2-5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in Python and at least one other language (compiled language experience is preferred).
• Demonstrated experience with scaling distributed systems, microservices, and RESTful APIs. 
• Experience working with Kubernetes for container orchestration. 
• Strong debugging and performance tuning skills in cloud environments (AWS preferred). 
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills. 
• Passion for innovation and interest in quantum computing (prior experience not required). 

Additional Qualifications

• Experience building secure and performant public-facing APIs. 
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical community involvement. 
• Prior experience in hybrid or HPC systems, scientific computing, or optimization problems. 
• Experience with DevOps principles, docker build best practices, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, etc.). 

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:

• Intermediate: 103,273 - 154,909 (Canada (CAD), United States (USD))
• Senior: 123,364 - 186,545 (Canada (CAD), United States (USD))