Senior Electronics Design 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 Electronics Design Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering team to develop the next generation of quantum control electronics. In this role you will be responsible for evaluating, developing and troubleshooting highly synchronized, multi-channel, low noise electronics. Your work will be instrumental in enabling precision control and readout of superconducting quantum processors.  

You will collaborate with Quantum Processor Scientists, Superconducting Designers, and cross-functional teams including Mechanical, Electrical and Software Engineers to define requirements.  Your responsibilities will span system architecture design to circuit implementation including PLL, DAC, ADC and PDN. 

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of scalable quantum computing systems in a fast-paced and innovative environment. 

What you'll do

• Design and implement the next generation quantum processor control and readout system electronics  

• Serve as a technical expert for high-speed digital design, power management and signal integrity analysis  

• Debug and optimize multi-channel, low-noise, highly synchronized electronics. 

• Conduct failure analysis and apply insights to drive continuous design and development improvements 

• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary teams in Engineering, Software and Processor Development  

• Perform signal and power integrity analysis and guide PCB layout best practices 

• Create and maintain high-quality design documentation and present progress to internal development teams  

• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering technical growth and collaboration 

About You

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Experimental Physics, or a related field 

• 5+ years of experience in high-speed electronics design 

• Registered as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia 

• Strong knowledge of high-speed serial interfaces such as DDR, PCIe and Ethernet 

• Proven experience designing high-speed PCBs and performing signal integrity analysis 

• Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python) and programming languages (e.g., C/C++) for automation and system control 

• Hands-on troubleshooting skills, including circuit debugging with vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers and related tools 

• Familiarity with FPGA design and development tools 

• Self-motivated, proactive, flexible and passionate about learning 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Experience using simulation and modeling tools (e.g., SPICE, HFSS, ADS) and creating testbenches 

• Excellent critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving skills 

• Strong organizational and decision-making skills 

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-driven team environment 

Additional Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Experimental Physics 

• Experience in RF circuit design including filtering, switching, multiplexing, and transmission lines  

• Experience in microwave circuit design including filtering, switching, multiplexing, and transmission lines  

• Experience designing electronics for use with superconducting circuits  

• Familiarity with EMI/EMC requirements and certification 

• Familiarity with Xilinx’s tools and with OrCad schematic and PCB layout tools  

• Experience with microwave frequency design  

• Experience with cryogenic engineering and systems  

• Strong software engineering skills related to experimental design, data acquisition, and analysis 

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 base salary for this role is targeted between $106,640 – 159,960 CAD. 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.