Senior Scientific Software Developer

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap™ quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com.

About the role

D-Wave is seeking a Scientific Software Developer to join our Processor Software - Integrated team, which embeds directly within the Processor Development (PD) functional groups, delivering essential software tools, features, and one-on-one support for scientists.

The ideal candidate combines software development expertise with a strong understanding of physics, engineering, or hardware-integrated systems. You will collaborate closely with scientists, engineers, and software developers to solve complex technical challenges that enable the development and operation of our quantum computing systems. 

This role is ideal for either a Physicist with a background in creating performative, maintainable, and extensible scientific software; or a software developer with experience working in scientific environments where physical phenomena must be considered in software models.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain software supporting quantum processor calibration, hardware interfaces, operational infrastructure, system testing, and monitoring

• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and software teams to deliver initiatives spanning multiple teams

• Build relationships with scientists by providing technical guidance, code reviews, and knowledge sharing to strengthen engineering capability across the teams

• Take ownership of and responsibility for bugfixes, enhancements, and new feature development for the processor software ecosystem

• Improve software architecture, reliability, maintainability, and performance through optimization, testing, and documentation 

• Contribute to the full software lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, development, testing, validation, deployment, maintenance, and decommissioning  

• Independently own development tasks and carry out technical investigations.

• Contribute to process improvements, technical discussions, and development best practices  

• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting ensuring the availability and performance of our QPU solvers on the Leap cloud platform

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related discipline with demonstrated experience working on hardware-integrated systems 

• Relevant software development experience designing and delivering complex software systems by means of: 

• 5+ years of industry experience

• An M.Sc. in a related discipline with 3+ years of industry experience

• A Ph.D. in a related discipline with post-doctoral experience

• Understanding of software architecture, algorithms, concurrency, and performance optimization techniques

• Experience designing, implementing, and optimizing software interfaces to hardware systems

• Experience developing reliable, maintainable software for complex engineering or scientific applications

• Experience developing software for scientific computing, hardware control systems, or distributed infrastructure

• Familiarity with quantum computing, high-performance computing environments, digital or analog superconducting devices, device physics, or embedded systems

• Experience with Git workflows including branching, merging, and pull requests

• Experience working in Linux environments

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies and domains

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.
• Experience with Common Lisp (SBCL) or similar functional languages such as Scheme, Clojure, or Scala

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.

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 explain how our rubrics work across all our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture) offerings. The base salary for this role is targeted between $150,000 - $206,000 CAD per year. The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level. 

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.

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