Senior Application Developer

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

We are seeking a talented Senior Application Developer to join our Customer Success team. In this role you will focus on delivering applications for our customers, developing industry-leading applications running on D-Wave’s advanced quantum systems.    

This position will give you the opportunity to learn about D-Wave’s application environment and work with internal teams and customers to build applications for market launch.  This is an exciting opportunity to work with industry-leading customers and cutting-edge quantum computing technology. 

What you'll do

• Develop algorithms to solve complex problems while building applications on the D-Wave quantum computer and internal tools 

• Implement and optimize the performance of quantum applications, primarily in Python  

• Build out custom applications to solve complex problems for customers or for market release      

• Ensure successful delivery of projects to achieve positive business value for customers 

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and other team members to understand application requirements and design customized solutions 

• Become an expert on a variety of our professional services offerings such as our cloud service (LEAP) and open-sourced software tools (Ocean) 

• Help to solve real-world, challenging problems that have a direct impact on our customers business success 

About You

• 5+ years professional experience with Python. Knowledge of NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, and Networkx is a plus but not required   

• Masters, PhD, or equivalent in Operations Research, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related technical field preferred 

• Experience working directly with customers to identify requirements and consult on solutions to complex business problems   

• Strong knowledge of probability, statistics and/or math 

• Experience with a version control software such as Git 

• Experience implementing complex algorithms 

• Experience using leading optimization tools (e.g., CPLEX or Gurobi) to solve optimization problems  

• Experience building open-source applications to solve complex problems for customers or for market release 

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and demonstrated creativity in approaching new problems 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Self-motivated, proactive, flexible, and passionate about writing state-of-the-art code 

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) . 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.