Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
D-Wave Quantum Inc. New Haven, Connecticut, United States
About this position
D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS), D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the worldโs first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dualโplatform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gateโmodel quantum computing technologies. D-Waveโs mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterpriseโgrade systems available onโpremises and via its Leapโข quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing.
About the role
D-Wave is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join our Systems Software Engineering team. In this role, you will design and build core platform infrastructure, backend services, and userโfacing features that enable seamless access to and reliable operation of our gateโmodel quantum computers. You will have the opportunity to shape our products and work across the full stack, contributing to highly visible, impactful projects that advance the future of quantum computing. We are looking for an innovative problem solver who thrives on tackling complex technical challenges and building automated, scalable, resilient, and maintainable systems. You are passionate about designing elegant solutions, delivering highโquality software, and driving technical excellence across the platform.
What you'll do
- Collaborate with product managers, scientists, and other engineers to translate functional requirements into technical specifications and solutions.
- Architect and build efficient, reliable, and maintainable systems from concept to production.
- Design and build the tooling and core software needed for the development and operation of our quantum processors.
- Design and implement user interfaces using modern frontโend technologies.
- Write clean, wellโdocumented code and participate in 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 engineers.
About You
- Bachelorโs or higher in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, math, or physics.
- 5+ years of handsโon fullโstack software development experience.
- Strong Python experience and experience in another highโlevel language such as Go, C++, or Java.
- Proficient in frontโend technologies and modern frameworks such as Vue.js or React.
- Competence with cloud platforms, specifically AWS.
- Proficiency in database systems and SQL, with handsโon experience designing, optimizing, and maintaining relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred).
- Competence with Git version control, build tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Use of software testing principles and practices including unit testing, integration testing, and endโtoโend testing.
- Strong problemโsolving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fastโpaced team environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively document and communicate technical concepts.
- Experience with RESTful APIs.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
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 DโWave.
EEO Statement
It is DโWave 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.
Salary Information
Base pay range: 124,360 โ 186,540 USD per year (New Haven)