Senior Quantum Software Engineer [638]

D-Wave; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

D-Wave is seeking a seasoned software engineer to join our team in Connecticut. The ideal candidate will leverage extensive Python development experience to contribute to scientific computing and data analytics initiatives tied to quantum computing projects.

The role emphasizes strong debugging, testing, and technical communication skills, with mentorship responsibilities and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CS, engineering, math, physics, or chemistry.
• At least five years of hands-on software development experience with strong Python skills.
• Experience in scientific computing, data analytics, quantum physics or quantum computing, plus debugging and testing practices.

Skills

Python

Software Development

Back-End Systems

Scientific Computing

Data Analytics

Quantum Physics

Quantum Computing

Troubleshooting

Debugging

Profiling

Git

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

End-to-End Testing

Technical Documentation

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or chemistry

Tools

Git

Job description

Requirements:

Requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or chemistry, along with at least five years of hands-on software development experience and strong Python skills. Candidates should have experience with scientific computing, data analytics, quantum physics, or quantum computing, as well as debugging tools, Git, software testing practices, and effective technical communication.

Key Skills:

• Python


• Software Development


• Back-End Systems


• Scientific Computing


• Data Analytics


• Quantum Physics


• Quantum Computing


• Troubleshooting


• Debugging


• Profiling


• Git


• Unit Testing


• Integration Testing


• End-to-End Testing


• Technical Documentation


• Mentorship