Full-Time

Senior Solution Architect

Optimization

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D-Wave Systems

D-Wave Systems

201-500 employees

Quantum computing solutions for various industries

Industrial & Manufacturing
AI & Machine Learning
Biotechnology

Compensation Overview

$110k - $175kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Solution Engineering
Sales & Solution Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Git
Pandas
NumPy
Requirements
  • Someone with a Masters, PhD, or equivalent in Operations Research, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field preferred
  • A professional with 5+ years experience with Python. Knowledge of Numpy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, and Networkx is an extra bonus!
  • Experienced working directly with external customers (ideally in a consulting role) to identify requirements and consult on solutions to complex business problems
  • Experienced using leading optimization tools (e.g., CPLEX or Gurobi)
  • Practical with a view of what it means to solve customer problems, with a strong sense of urgency and an understanding of project delivery requirements
  • Strong knowledge of mathematical modeling and optimization solution techniques
  • Experience with a version control software such as Git
  • Experience building applications to solve complex business problems for customers
  • Collaborative mindset and solid interpersonal skills
  • Passionate for writing state-of-the-art code
  • Experience providing technical leadership from business problem definition, functional requirements specifications, to solution design and implementation
  • Proven record of successful on-time delivery of projects with a high degree of predictability and quality
  • Preferably experienced within industries such as Manufacturing, Logistics, Retail, Services
  • Must be able to pass US government clearance if needed.
Responsibilities
  • Build customer applications on the D-Wave quantum computer and internal tools
  • Ensure successful delivery of projects to achieve business value for customers
  • Communicate capabilities with customers and ask probing questions to understand the problem and propose solutions
  • Gather requirements on customer use cases, lead brainstorming sessions, consult with customers on potential solutions, model use cases mathematically, and design and develop quantum hybrid applications
  • Build and maintain relationships with leaders across various groups within D-Wave
  • Share customer and project-related insights with D-Wave's tools and product teams and help prioritize new product features
  • Organize, prepare, and present technical information in a clear and effective manner
  • Participate in the development of an inclusive, helpful, fun environment

D-Wave Systems focuses on quantum computing solutions for various industries, including manufacturing, logistics, biotech, and pharmaceuticals. Their products help businesses solve complex problems more efficiently, such as optimizing scheduling and resource allocation in manufacturing and logistics, as well as aiding drug discovery and medical imaging in biotech. D-Wave offers access to their quantum technology through hardware, software, and cloud services, generating revenue from these offerings and consulting services. They also support a community of developers with resources for creating new quantum applications. The Advantage2 prototype, featuring 1,200 qubits, significantly enhances performance for optimization tasks, making it useful for machine learning applications. D-Wave's goal is to enable businesses to leverage quantum technology for greater efficiency and innovation.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$386.1M

Headquarters

Burnaby, Canada

Founded

1999

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • D-Wave secured $175 million to enhance quantum development and market strategies.
  • Strategic partnerships with NTT DOCOMO and Japan Tobacco Inc. boost industry credibility.
  • Quantum computing applications in logistics and biotech offer significant efficiency improvements.

What critics are saying

  • Potential quantum attack on classical encryption could undermine trust in their technology.
  • CEO's public disagreement with Nvidia's CEO may affect investor confidence.
  • Reliance on equity offerings for funding may indicate financial instability.

What makes D-Wave Systems unique

  • D-Wave is the first commercial supplier of quantum computers globally.
  • They uniquely offer both annealing and gate-model quantum computers.
  • Their Advantage2 prototype significantly advances quantum computing performance with 1,200 qubits.

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Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Telehealth and Telemental Health

Learning and Development Opportunities