Canada onlyD-Wave (NYSE: QBTS), 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 5,000+ qubit Advantage2™ quantum computers, the world’s largest, are available on-premises or via the cloud, supported by 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 Advantage and Advantage2™ systems to date, our customers apply our technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more.
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 white papers.
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
We are seeking a Staff Software Developer to help lead the development of Leap, our quantum-classical Hybrid Services platform. This is a senior individual contributor role suited for an experienced engineer with deep technical expertise and innovation, a strong sense of ownership, and a passion for mentoring others and solving complex problems at scale.
As a key member of our Leap Hybrid Services team, you will play a key role in shaping our platform architecture, driving major initiatives, and guiding the engineering direction for quantum-powered hybrid applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and mentor other developers as we scale and enhance the capabilities of Leap.
What you'll do
- Collaborate with product owners and lead the design and delivery of core components and services of the Hybrid platform with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, and maintainability
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for Leap features, from requirements gathering, development, testing, validation, production deployment, through maintenance
- Drive and promote best practices in software engineering, development operations, testing, and observability
- Triage and resolve high-impact system-level issues in production
- Guide code quality through reviews and design discussions; mentor developers across experience levels
- Support continuous improvement of CI/CD processes and cloud-native development practices
- Lead performance tuning and scalability improvements
- Participate in and influence key product decisions, engineering processes, and roadmap planning
- Participate in our annual Hackathon to explore and prototype innovative ideas
About You
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- 8+ years of professional software development experience, including at least 2–3 years in a technical leadership or staff/principal engineering capacity
- Proficiency in Python and at least one other language (preferably compiled)
- Demonstrated experience with designing and scaling distributed systems, microservices, and RESTful APIs
- Experience working with Kubernetes for container orchestration, including deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications
- Strong debugging and performance tuning skills in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
- Proven mentorship capabilities—able to elevate team capability through coaching and knowledge sharing
- Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills
- Passion for innovation and interest in quantum computing (prior experience not required)
Bonus Points For:
- Experience designing secure and performant public-facing APIs
- Contributions to open-source projects or technical community involvement
- Prior experience in hybrid or HPC systems, scientific computing, or optimization problems
- Solid understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, etc.)
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 explain 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.
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