Senior Software Developer (Leap Web Services) [562]

The posting, as D Wave Quantum wrote it

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap™ quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com .

About the role
D-Wave is seeking a Senior Back-End Software Developer to contribute to the ongoing development of Leap™, our quantum-classical hybrid cloud platform. This role is ideal for an experienced software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, taking ownership of projects, and collaborating across teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.
Since launching Leap, the world's first real-time quantum application environment, D-Wave has continued to expand the platform with new capabilities that enable developers and enterprises to solve computationally complex problems using quantum-powered applications. As a member of the Leap Web Services team, you will develop new features and maintain the services and platform capabilities that support our growing ecosystem of users and applications.

You will work closely with product owners, software architects, developers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality software while helping to improve engineering practices, mentor team members, and contribute to the technical direction of the platform. While quantum computing experience is not required, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow in this rapidly evolving field.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with product owners, team members, software architects and other functional teams to deliver new features from concept to deployment
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Maintain and improve existing systems by identifying inefficiencies and implementing enhancements
• Independently own development tasks and contribute to moderately complex features and technical solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs through code and system-level analysis
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Participate in peer code reviews and provide constructive feedback aligned with best practices
• Mentor junior and intermediate developers and support their technical growth
• Support pe

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urces; paid sick time; and flexible paid time off to support rest and well-being. Employees may also be eligible to participate in short-term and/or long-term incentive programs.

Export Controls

This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying falling under the "U.S. Person" definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal laws. The employer valuates export licensing on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job application in its sole discretion as export license applications can take many weeks to process.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to pass a Tier 2 background investigation. This position also requires an active U.S. government security clearance or the ability to qualify for a U.S. government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

The Fine Print

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

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