Senior Software Developer [526]

About the role

D-Wave is seeking a Senior Back-End Software Developer to contribute to the ongoing development of Leap™, our quantum-classical hybrid cloud platform. This role is ideal for an experienced software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, taking ownership of projects, and collaborating across teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.

Since launching Leap, the world's first real-time quantum application environment, D-Wave has continued to expand the platform with new capabilities that enable developers and enterprises to solve computationally complex problems using quantum-powered applications. As a member of the Leap Web Services team, you will develop new features and maintain the services and platform capabilities that support our growing ecosystem of users and applications.

You will work closely with product owners, software architects, developers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality software while helping to improve engineering practices, mentor team members, and contribute to the technical direction of the platform. While quantum computing experience is not required, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow in this rapidly evolving field.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with product owners and software architects to define requirements and deliver new features from concept to deployment 

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance

• Maintain and improve existing systems by identifying inefficiencies and implementing enhancements 

• Independently own development tasks and contribute to moderately complex features and technical solutions

• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs through code and system-level analysis 

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code 

• Participate in peer code reviews and provide constructive feedback aligned with best practices 

• Mentor junior and intermediate developers and support their technical growth

• Support performance tuning and scalability improvements 

• Identify blockers early and collaborate with the team to resolve issues 

• Participate in the annual Hackathon to explore and prototype new ideas 

• Participate in the on-call rotation to help ensure the high availability and reliability of Leap after demonstrating sufficient knowledge of the system – typically after 6–12 months

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of professional software development experience 

• Proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, and application development 

• Experience designing, implementing, and consuming REST APIs 

• Experience with Git workflows, including branching, merging, pull requests, code reviews

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively across teams

• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn through exploration and feedback 

• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable mindset 

• Interest in improving processes and systems, with openness to support in implementation
• Remote US, with a preference in the West Coast or Mountain time zones

Bonus points for

• Experience with Golang and Rust
• Experience with HPC environments, workload manager (such as Slurm, PBS, PBS Pro), and hetergeneous hardware integration

• Understanding of asynchronous programming techniques 

• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g., code generation, code review, testing, or documentation) and building AI-powered solutions to improve engineering productivity or automate workflows

• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Spinnaker, or similar 

• Experience developing and deploying software in cloud environments such as AWS

• Experience working with Kubernetes (K8s) and Argo CD, including deploying, managing, and troubleshooting cloud-native applications.

• Experience supporting production systems that you helped develop, including troubleshooting, incident response, and operational support

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.

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.

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. 

The anticipated salary/hourly wage range for this position is between $150,000 and $206,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, work location, and alignment with the responsibilities of the role.

We believe great work starts with supporting our people. Eligible U.S.-based full-time and part-time employees regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week have access to a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; paid holidays; wellness and well-being resources; paid sick time; and flexible paid time off to support rest and well-being.  Employees may also be eligible to participate in short-term and/or long-term incentive programs.

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.