Senior Solution Architect

Summary

Join D-Wave, a leader in quantum computing, as a Senior Solution Architect! This remote, full-time position focuses on building and delivering quantum optimization solutions for diverse customer applications. You will collaborate with internal and external teams, gathering requirements, designing solutions, and developing applications. The role requires strong mathematical modeling, optimization, and software development skills, along with experience working directly with clients. A Master's or PhD in a relevant field is preferred, along with 5+ years of Python experience. D-Wave offers competitive pay, company ownership, unlimited vacation, 12 weeks of parental leave, flexible work arrangements, and various other benefits.

Requirements

• Have 5+ years experience with Python
• Be experienced working directly with external customers (ideally in a consulting role) to identify requirements and consult on solutions to complex business problems
• Be experienced using leading optimization tools (e.g., CPLEX or Gurobi)
• Have strong knowledge of mathematical modeling and optimization solution techniques
• Have experience with a version control software such as Git
• Have experience building applications to solve complex business problems for customers
• Have a collaborative mindset and solid interpersonal skills
• Be passionate for writing state-of-the-art code
• Have experience providing technical leadership from business problem definition, functional requirements specifications, to solution design and implementation
• Have a proven record of successful on-time delivery of projects with a high degree of predictability and quality
• Be able to pass US government clearance if needed

Responsibilities

• Build customer applications on the D-Wave quantum computer and internal tools
• Ensure successful delivery of projects to achieve business value for customers
• Communicate capabilities with customers and ask probing questions to understand the problem and propose solutions
• Gather requirements on customer use cases, lead brainstorming sessions, consult with customers on potential solutions, model use cases mathematically, and design and develop quantum hybrid applications
• Build and maintain relationships with leaders across various groups within D-Wave
• Share customer and project-related insights with D-Wave's tools and product teams and help prioritize new product features
• Organize, prepare, and present technical information in a clear and effective manner
• Participate in the development of an inclusive, helpful, fun environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a Masters, PhD, or equivalent in Operations Research, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field
• Have knowledge of Numpy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, and Networkx
• Be experienced within industries such as Manufacturing, Logistics, Retail, Services

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Company Ownership
• Unlimited Vacation
• Great benefit offerings
• 12 Weeks Parental Leave
• In-Office Not Required (yes, we were distributed before it was cool)
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Telehealth and Telemental Health
• Employee Networking and Events
• Inclusive Culture
• Meaningful Perks and Rewards
• Learning and Development Opportunities