Software Developer II (One year fixed-term position) [611]

About the role

D-Wave is seeking askilledSoftwareDeveloper to join ourProcessorSoftware team,whichplays a key role increating andmaintainingsoftware that supports both theProcessorDevelopment (PD) andHardwareEngineering (HWE) teams.ThePDteamfocuses ondevelopingthe quantum processor, andtheHWEteamdesigns andmaintainsthehardware necessarytooperateandinterface withthe quantum processor.Together, theseteamsform thecoreof D-Wave'sadvancedquantum computing technology.

Theidealcandidate will have astrongbackground insoftware and engineering physics, physics, orarelatedfield.A Software Developer on this team will collaboratewithprogrammers, engineers, scientists,and physicists todesign,implement andmaintainsoftware and infrastructure that interact with our quantum processors inbothproduction and lab environments. The softwarethispositiondevelopswill play a role inthe calibration, operation, and testing of our quantum processor. The primary language used in the developmentisCommon Lisp (SBCL).Theworkthispositiondeliversdirectlyimpactsthe core functionality of our quantum computing system.Ifyou'repassionate about software development, quantum computing, and working at the intersection of hardware and software, with a collaborative mindset anda strong desireto learn and solve complex problems, we want to hear from you!

What you'll do

• Contribute to thefullsoftwarelife-cycle,includingdevelopment, testing,validation,deployment, maintenance,anddecommissioning

• Collaborate with team members,engineersand scientists to develop the software for quantum processor calibration, hardware interfaces, and operation infrastructure, including system testing and monitoring

• Enhancethe reliability, usability, and maintainability of the software systems byimprovingtest coverage, documentation, andcodearchitecture

• Maintain,extend, andoptimizecustom-built software tools for supporting lab operationsand ensure smooth interaction between the quantum hardware and software systems

• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting ensuring the availability and performance of our QPU solvers on the Leap cloud platform

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering physics, electrical/computer engineering,physics,or computer science with a strong aptitude for physics and hardware experience,with2+years relevant software experience

• Proficient inimplementinghardwareinterfaces

• Experience with Git: branching, merging, issuing pull requests, etc.

• Experience working inaLinux environment

• Strong ability to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams andtackle avariety of problems

• Demonstrated curiosity, flexibility, and passion for learning

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex concepts

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
• This is a one-year fixed-term position

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with quantum computing concepts and technologies, including quantum processors and their operational environments

• Experience developing andoptimizingsoftware in compiled languages and in multithreaded environments

• Experience withCommon Lisp or similar language, like Scheme, Clojure, or Scala

• Experience withEmacs, Docker, Jenkins, SQL, MongoDB,InfluxDB, Grafana, Redis

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

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.

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