Job Summary:
D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. They are seeking a Senior Quantum Software Engineer to work on core software, calibration systems, and tooling for quantum computers, collaborating closely with physicists and other engineers.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with product managers, scientists, and other engineers to translate functional requirements into technical specifications and deliverables
• Architect and build efficient, reliable, and maintainable back-end systems
• Design and build tooling and core software needed for calibration, protocol development, experimentation, and automation of our quantum processor operations
• Write clean, well-documented code, and conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize performance and improve the user experience
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior quantum software engineers
Qualifications:
Required:
• BS or higher in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, math, physics, or chemistry
• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience
• Strong Python experience
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging using profilers and other tools
• Experience in scientific computing, data analytics, quantum physics, or quantum computing
• Competence with Git version control
• Use of software testing principles and practices (unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing)
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and document technical concepts
Company:
D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. Founded in 1999, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.