Senior Software Engineer, Calibration, Automation & Tools

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

D-Wave is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Calibration, Automation, and Tools team to evolve the automated calibration systems and tooling for our QPUs (quantum processing units) within the Systems Software Engineering department.  This team works directly with our quantum software engineers and physicists, building the software platform needed for calibration protocol development and execution. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both front-end and back-end development with the ability to contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy innovative solutions.  We are looking for engineers with diverse experiences such as distributed systems, data streaming, scientific computing, embedded systems, networking, and real-time control systems. 

What you'll do

• Develop and support systems and tools for quantum processor calibration and operation

• Collaborate with product managers, scientists, and other engineers to translate functional requirements into technical specifications and solutions

• Architect, develop, and maintain web applications and systems from concept to production

• Design and implement user interfaces using modern front-end technologies

• Architect and build efficient, reliable, and maintainable back-end systems

• Write clean, well-documented 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 software engineers

About You

• Bachelor’s or higher-level degree in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, math, or physics

• 5+ years of hands-on full stack software development experience both in front-end and back-end technologies

• Strong Python experience and experience in another high-level language such as Java, Go, C, or C++

• Proficient in front-end technologies and modern frameworks (e.g. React, Angular, or Vue.js)