Remote Senior Solutions Architect

Summary

Join D-Wave as a Senior Solutions Architect and build quantum optimization solutions for customer applications while working with delivery leads, applications developers, and other solutions architects within the professional services department.

Requirements

• Masters, PhD, or equivalent in Operations Research, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field
• 3+ years experience with Python. Knowledge of Numpy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, and Networkx is an extra bonus!
• 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

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

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Company Ownership
• Unlimited Vacation
• Benefits Day One
• 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