Senior Application Developer (Government Business Solutions)

D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS), D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap™ 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. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com. 

About the role

We are seeking a talented Senior Application Developer to join our Government Business Solutions 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/own the code base, of Commercial 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 commercial 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   

• Minimum BSc in Computer Science or related technical field preferred. Masters or PhD a bonus.

• Strong knowledge of probability, statistics and/or math 

• Experience with a version control software such as Git 

• Experience implementing complex algorithms 

• 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 
• Proven experience working with federal agencies

• Must currently have or be able to get a US Government Top Secret security clearance

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.
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