Senior Quantum Optimization Researcher

D-Wave Quantum Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 138,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

D-Wave Quantum Inc. in Burnaby, BC, Canada, seeks a Senior Algorithm Researcher to shape optimization solvers and quantum-accelerated services. You will design and implement advanced algorithms, leading projects from concept to delivery within the APT team.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in algorithmic optimization, strong C++/Python skills, and a track record of solver development across discrete optimization domains.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience solving complex problems using algorithmic and optimization techniques in an applied setting.
• Experience developing solvers in at least one of these fields: Constraint Based Local Search, Constraint Programming, Mixed Integer Programming, Routing / Scheduling engines, SAT solvers.
• Proven ability to implement algorithms in C++ and Python.
• Strong technical communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features, algorithm improvements and bug fixes for D-Wave optimization solvers.
• Design, implement, and refine advanced optimization algorithms for large-scale combinatorial problems.
• Lead projects and technical initiatives from concept to delivery, requiring minimal oversight beyond strategic alignment.
• Contribute to the architecture and development of our proprietary solvers and open-source optimization modeling framework.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and professional services teams to build and tailor solutions to real customer needs.
• Stay informed on emerging research in discrete optimization and hybrid quantum-classical algorithms; evaluate and incorporate promising ideas into our solver stack.
• Proactively identify limitations and opportunities for performance improvements within existing codebases and processes.

Skills

C++

Python

Leadership

Communication

Optimization

Education

Graduate degree in OR/CS/Math/Physics

Tools

Gurobi

SCIP

CPLEX

OR-Tools

Hexaly

Job description

D-Wave Quantum Inc. in Burnaby, BC, Canada, seeks a Senior Algorithm Researcher to shape optimization solvers and quantum-accelerated services. You will design and implement advanced algorithms, leading projects from concept to delivery within the APT team.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in algorithmic optimization, strong C++/Python skills, and a track record of solver development across discrete optimization domains.