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 Senior Software Developer to join our Processor Software team, which develops and maintains software supporting our internal Processor Development (PD), Hardware Engineering (HWE), and Lab Operations (LabOps) teams. This role is responsible for custom-built configuration management tools used by all three teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in software development and is comfortable managing complex configuration systems. You will collaborate with scientists, engineers, research technicians, and other software developers to define requirements for new features, take responsibility for technical design and implementation, and work with software testers to validate the implementation.

What you'll do

• Contribute to the full software lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, development, testing, validation, deployment, maintenance, and decommissioning
• Take ownership of and responsibility for bugfixes, enhancements, and new feature development for our existing configuration management software system
• Work with D-Wave’s LabOps team to provide stable back ends and single-sources-of-truth for the custom front-end applications they build for their own use
• Improve software architecture, reliability, maintainability, and performance through optimization, testing, and documentation
• Work closely with software testing and DevOps team members to support reliable validation and deployment of software products for internal use
• Mentor junior developers through technical guidance, code reviews, and knowledge sharing

• Contribute to process improvements, technical discussions, and development best practices
• Participate in the on-call rotation to help ensure the high availability and reliability of our customer-facing quantum computing systems (after demonstrating sufficient knowledge of the system – typically after about 1 year)

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering, or a related discipline
• 4+ years of relevant software development experience
• Expertise in Java or other compiled object-oriented language
• Expertise in SQL and relational database design
• Experience designing, debugging, and optimizing software for reliability and performance
• Experience with Git workflows including branching, merging, and pull requests
• Experience with Linux
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within interdisciplinary teams
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies and domains

Bonus points

• Experience with Python, Flask, and/or asyncio
• Experience with MongoDB (or other NoSQL databases)
• Familiarity with hardware control systems

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:

150,000 - 206,000 CAD per year (Burnaby)