Senior DevSecOps Engineer

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

D-Wave is seeking a skilled Senior DevSecOps Developer to join our technology team, focused on delivering secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure solutions across the organization. In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineering and security teams to design, implement, and maintain DevSecOps pipelines and cloud-native platforms. You will integrate security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle, automate security controls, and ensure compliance with industry standards, with a strong emphasis on shifting security left. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement across CI/CD processes, policy as code, and application security, while leading the security of our mission-critical systems.

What you'll do

• Grow as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for security best practices within the DevOps team
• Promote a culture of security, automation, and continuous improvement by mentoring team members
• Integrate and manage security controls and best practices across every stage of the software development lifecycle
• Manage DAST, IAST, and SAST tools to identify and remediate application and code vulnerabilities
• Automate security testing and compliance checks within DevOps workflows, including Docker image security scanning
• Develop and enforce policy as code for Kubernetes environments to ensure consistent security and compliance Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions for cloud and on-premises environments
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to address vulnerabilities and improve overall security posture
• Continuously evaluate and improve DevSecOps tools, processes, and standards

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience with DevSecOps practices, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and the software development lifecycle
• 3+ years of hands-on experience deploying, managing, and securing Kubernetes clusters in production environments
• Proven expertise with policy as code frameworks (e.g., OPA/Gatekeeper, Kyverno) for Kubernetes security and compliance
• Demonstrated proficiency implementing and operating DAST, IAST, and SAST tools for application and code security
• 5+ years of experience with Docker image security scanning and container vulnerability management
• Strong background with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Helm, or Ansible
• Expert-level experience with Linux Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their security best practices
• Solid scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, Go)
• Experience creating executive-level security reports and KPIs
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and incident response abilities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for mentoring and continuous improvement
• Experience with eBPF and Cilium Tetragon is a plus

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:

$124,364 - $186,545 USD per year (Remote, United States)