D-Wave Systems

D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. We are the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum, today. Our 5,000+ qubit AdvantageTM quantum computers, the world’s largest, are available on-premises or via the cloud, supported by 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges. With over 200 million problems submitted to our Advantage and Advantage2™ systems to date, our customers apply our technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more.

You can read more about our company and our innovations in the pages of The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Wired and across many white papers.

At D-Wave, we’re helping customers realize the value of quantum computing today and are shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow.

About the role

We are seeking a Software Developer II to contribute to the ongoing development of Leap, our quantum-classical Hybrid Services platform. This role is ideal for a curious, self-driven developer who is building upon a strong foundation of software engineering principles and is eager to deepen their expertise in a collaborative, innovative environment.

As a key member of our Leap Hybrid Services team, you will help design, build, and maintain features that enable developers to solve real-world, computationally complex problems using quantum-powered applications. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers, and while quantum computing knowledge is not required, you'll have the opportunity to explore and grow into this emerging field

What you'll do

• Collaborate with product owners and senior developers to understand requirements and implement new features from concept to deployment
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for Leap features, from requirements gathering, development, testing, validation, production deployment, through maintenance
• Maintain and improve existing systems by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting enhancements
• Independently handle routine development tasks and contribute to moderately complex challenges
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs by analyzing various system and code-level factors
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Participate in peer code reviews, offering constructive feedback aligned with best practices
• Support performance tuning and scalability improvements
• Raise concerns about potential blockers and collaborate with teammates to find solutions
• Participate in our annual Hackathon to explore and prototype innovative ideas

About you

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science with 2+ years professional software development experience
• Proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, and application development
• Experience with REST APIs - defining, implementing, and consuming
• Experience working with Kubernetes for container orchestration, including deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications
• Comfortable working in a Linux development environment
• Experience with Git workflows, including branching, merging, code reviews, issuing pull requests, etc.
• Effective communication skills—able to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely
• Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn through questioning and exploration
• Ability to manage your time effectively and meet deadlines with some oversight
• Desire to improve processes and systems, even if support is needed to implement changes

Bonus points for

• Experience in developing, maintaining, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Spinnaker, or similar
• Experience using, developing and deploying docker containers
• Experience developing and deploying software for a cloud-environment such as AWS
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, including writing, testing, and maintaining infrastructure automation scripts

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.

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.

During the interview process, your Recruiter will explain our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture) offerings. The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.

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.

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.

The pay range for this role is:

103,273 - 154,909 CAD per year (Burnaby)