Senior Quantum Error Correction Software Engineer

Senior Quantum Error Correction Software Engineer 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. About this position We are seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented QEC Software Engineer to co‑design, validate, and test infrastructure for QEC. The selected candidate will also perform simulations and resource estimation for practical applications with state‑of‑the‑art fault‑tolerant implementations. What you’ll do Collaborate with physicists and other QEC specialists to develop, simulate, and experimentally validate QEC codes Implement robust software components, integrate them into D-Wave’s software stack, and write comprehensive tests Work with stakeholders on both near‑ and long‑term quantum computing applications, including error‑correction resource estimation for practical problems Write clean, well‑documented code and conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability Provide software mentorship and guidance on best practices and help drive adherence to software best practices About You MS or PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with a specialization in quantum computing 5+ years of hands‑on software development experience with C, C++, Python, or another general‑purpose compiled programming language 3+ years of quantum computing or quantum information experience, including at least one modern quantum SDK such as Qiskit, Q#, CUDA‑Q, or Stim Competence with Git version control, build tools, and CI/CD pipelines Use of software testing principles and practices, including 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 complex technical concepts Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr