About the roleD-Wave is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Calibration, Automation, and Tools team to evolve the automated calibration systems and tooling for our QPUs (quantum processing units) within the Systems Software Engineering department. This team works directly with our quantum software engineers and physicists, building the software platform needed for calibration protocol development and execution.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both front-end and back-end development with the ability to contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy innovative solutions. We are looking for engineers with diverse experiences such as distributed systems, data streaming, scientific computing, embedded systems, networking, and real-time control systems.
What you'll do- Develop and support systems and tools for quantum processor calibration and operation
- Collaborate with product managers, scientists, and other engineers to translate functional requirements into technical specifications and solutions
- Architect, develop, and maintain web applications and systems from concept to production
- Design and implement user interfaces using modern front-end technologies
- Architect and build efficient, reliable, and maintainable back-end systems
- Write clean, well-documented code, and participate in 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
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior software engineers
About You- Bachelor's or higher-level degree in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, math, or physics
- 5+ years of hands-on full stack software development experience both in front-end and back-end technologies
- Strong Python experience and experience in another high-level language such as Java, Go, C, or C++
- Proficient in front-end technologies and modern frameworks (e.g. React, Angular, or Vue.js)
- Proficient in database systems and SQL with hands-on experience working with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, Oracle)
- Proficient with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs
- Competence with Git version control, build tools, and CI/CD pipelines
- Competence with cloud platforms specifically AWS
- Use of software testing principles and practices, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing
- 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 technical concepts
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. The Fine Print: No 3rd party candidates will be accepted
The base pay range for this role is:
124,360 - 186,540 USD per year (New Haven)
