D-Wave Systems

Quantum Software Engineer II

D-Wave Systems$103K — $154K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or higher in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, math, physics, or chemistry.
  • 2+ years of hands-on software development experience with Python.
  • Experience troubleshooting and debugging using profilers and other tools.
  • Competence with version control systems.
  • Knowledge of software testing principles and practices including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
  • Familiarity with quantum APIs (Qiskit, Q#, CUDA-Q, Cirq) and gate-based quantum computing.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with product managers, scientists, and other engineers to translate functional requirements into technical specifications.
  • Implement and extend efficient, reliable, and maintainable back-end systems.
  • Modify tooling and core software for calibration, protocol development, experimentation, and automation of quantum processor operations.
  • Write clean, well-documented code and conduct thorough code reviews.
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues, identify bottlenecks, and implement performance optimization solutions.

Benefits

  • Company ownership and competitive pay.
  • A range of meaningful benefits.
  • Culture that promotes accountability, collaboration, and personal growth.
  • Supportive work environment that values diverse perspectives and innovation.
Full Job Description
About the role

D-Wave is seeking a Quantum Software Engineer to work on our core software, calibration systems, and tooling for our quantum computers within the Systems Software Engineering department. This team works very closely with our physicists and acts as a bridge between the core software team and our physicists. You will be enabling our physicists in their design and implementation of protocols and then integrate them into our core software platform and quantum computer systems automation.

What you'll do

  • Collaborate with product managers, scientists, and other engineers to translate functional requirements into technical specifications and deliverables
  • Implement and extend efficient, reliable, and maintainable back-end systems
  • Collaborate to modify tooling and core software needed for calibration, protocol development, experimentation, and automation of our quantum processor operations
  • Write clean, well-documented code, and conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize performance and improve the user experience


About You

  • Bachelor's or higher in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, math, physics, or chemistry.
  • 2+ years of hands-on software development experience with Python
  • Experience troubleshooting and debugging using profilers and other tools
  • Competence with version control
  • Knowledge of software testing principles and practices (unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing)
  • Knowledge of quantum API's (Qiskit, Q#, CUDA-Q, Cirq) and gate based quantum computing
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and document technical concepts


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 base pay range for this role is:

$103,000- 154,000 USD (New Haven)

About D-Wave Systems

D-Wave Systems is a quantum computing company that designs and manufactures quantum computers and provides quantum computing services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. D-Wave's quantum computers are used by government, commercial, and academic customers to solve complex problems in fields such as optimization, machine learning, and cybersecurity. The company's flagship product is the D-Wave 2000Q, a 2048-qubit quantum computer. D-Wave has raised over $200 million in funding from investors including Goldman Sachs and Bezos Expeditions.
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