Senior Solution Architect

Summary

Join D-Wave, a leader in quantum computing, as a Senior Solution Architect! This remote, Germany-based role 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. Strong optimization and Python skills are essential. The position requires experience with customers, optimization tools, and mathematical modeling. D-Wave offers competitive pay, flexible work arrangements, and a range of benefits.

Requirements

• BILINGUAL German / English proficiency required (written and verbal)
• Experienced working directly with external customers (ideally in a consulting role) to identify requirements and consult on solutions to complex business problems
• Experienced using leading optimization tools (e.g., CPLEX or Gurobi)
• Practical with a view of what it means to solve customer problems, with a strong sense of urgency and an understanding of project delivery requirements
• Strong knowledge of mathematical modeling and optimization solution techniques
• Experience with a version control software such as Git
• Experience building applications to solve complex business problems for customers
• Collaborative mindset and solid interpersonal skills
• Passionate for writing state-of-the-art code
• Experience providing technical leadership from business problem definition, functional requirements specifications, to solution design and implementation
• Proven record of successful on-time delivery of projects with a high degree of predictability and quality
• Must be able to pass government clearance if needed
• 5+ years experience with Python

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

• Masters, PhD, or equivalent in Operations Research, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field
• Knowledge of NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, and Networkx
• Experienced within industries such as Manufacturing, Logistics, Retail, Services

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• In-Office Not Required (yes, we were distributed before it was cool)
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Employee Networking and Events
• Inclusive Culture
• Meaningful Perks and Rewards
• Learning and Development Opportunities