Senior Curriculum Designer and Instructor

D-Wave Quantum Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Curriculum Designer and Instructor to lead the development of innovative courses in quantum computing and optimization. This role is perfect for someone passionate about teaching and crafting engaging learning experiences. You will collaborate with subject matter experts to create high-quality content, facilitate both online and in-person training, and support learners in their educational journeys. Join a forward-thinking company that values diverse perspectives and offers competitive compensation, ownership opportunities, and a culture that inspires excellence.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in relevant field with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience in solving practical industrial optimization problems.

Responsibilities

• Create and update curriculum for optimization and quantum computing courses.
• Facilitate discussions and resolve differing opinions on curriculum content.

Skills

Technical Writing

Curriculum Design

Facilitation Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Operations Research or related field

PhD with Post-Doc experience

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Senior Curriculum Designer and Instructor

D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. We are the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum, today. Our 5,000+ qubit AdvantageTM quantum computers, the world’s largest, are available on-premises or via the cloud, supported by 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Curriculum Designer and Instructor who has experience writing technical content and facilitating both online and in-person courses. This role is responsible for creating new curriculum to include content such as explaining formulation of optimization problems targeting workforce scheduling, production scheduling, resource allocation, and other industrial applications. This role will also update the existing curriculum, deliver engaging and high-quality training (both online and in-person), and provide administrative support for training operations.

Our goal is to harness the power of D-Wave’s hybrid quantum solutions and advanced quantum systems to solve complex optimization challenges for our customers. If you’re passionate about teaching problem formulation and how to develop production applications, this role is for you. You will collaborate with technical teams to write content and design curriculum that drives tangible business value.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with SMEs to create content for new and existing courses, covering topics such as quantum computing, optimization, problem formulation, building optimization models, benchmarking, and building production applications.
• Facilitate discussions and resolve differing opinions from SMEs and stakeholders on curriculum content and structure.
• Create content for assessments that will measure the effectiveness of curriculum and learning experiences.
• Work with Learning Solutions team members to determine appropriate instructional design strategies for content and assessments.
• Assist in developing new courses and updating existing courses.
• Serve as an instructor for online courses, including hosting office hours, engaging in discussion boards, answering questions, and providing feedback on assignments.
• Support LMS administrative tasks, including course preparation and generating reports.
• Teach in-person courses, including global travel to customer training sites, setting up classrooms, assisting learners with account setup, and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Ensure consistency and quality in training delivery by supporting other instructors and conducting train-the-trainer sessions.

About You

• Master’s degree with 3+ years' experience, or a PhD with Post-Doc experience, in operations research, optimization, physics, mathematics, computer science, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in solving practical industrial optimization problems (discrete or continuous).
• Knowledge of optimization methods such as mixed-integer programming, constraint programming, and advanced heuristic techniques.
• Strong ability to serve as a SME and collaborate with other SMEs to create, review, and update content and curriculum.
• Extensive experience designing technical curriculum for adult learners.
• Proven track record working with small, agile teams to create and deliver engaging course content.
• Skilled in delivering technical training (online and in-person), supporting adult learners, tracking course metrics, and improving courses for an optimal learner experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complete concepts clearly.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration skills.

Our Compensation Philosophy is Simple but Powerful:

We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.

Inclusion:

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark.

The Fine Print:

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted.

The pay range for this role is:

80,000 - 120,000 USD per year (Remote (United States))