Senior Solutions Architect (Florida US) [533]

D-Wave Quantum Inc.; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

D-Wave Systems Inc. in Boca Raton, FL, is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to build quantum optimization solutions for client applications.

You will collaborate with delivery leads, developers, and architects to map problems to D-Wave’s hybrid solvers, develop production-ready prototypes, and deliver applications that run for customers. You will work across internal teams to review business problems, formulate technical solutions, and ensure successful project delivery with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Masters, PhD, or equivalent in OR, data science, math, statistics, CS, or related field.
• 5+ years of Python experience; NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, NetworkX bonus.
• Experience consulting with external customers to identify requirements and design solutions.
• Experience with optimization tools like Gurobi/CPLEX, genetic algorithms, and simulated annealing.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, urgency, and delivery-focused.
• Strong mathematical modeling and optimization skills.
• Git version control experience.
• Experience building production applications for complex business problems.
• Collaborative, interpersonal, leadership abilities.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Logistics, Retail, Services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build customer applications on the D-Wave computer and internal tools.
• Ensure on-time delivery of projects delivering business value.
• Communicate capabilities to customers and gather requirements.
• Model use cases mathematically and design quantum hybrid solutions.
• Collaborate with leaders across D-Wave groups.
• Share insights with tools and product teams and help prioritize features.
• Prepare and present technical information clearly.
• Contribute to an inclusive, helpful environment.

Skills

Python

NumPy

Pandas

Scikit-learn

NetworkX

Git

Mathematical modeling

Project delivery

Customer engagement

Production-grade code

Education

Masters/PhD or equivalent in OR/Data Science/Math/CS

Tools

Gurobi

CPLEX

Genetic algorithms

Simulated annealing

Job description

D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS), D-Wave 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

• An exciting opportunity for a Senior Solution Architect! In this role, you will build and deliver quantum optimization solutions for customer applications while working with delivery leads, applications developers, and othersolutionsarchitects within the professional services department. Additionally, you will work with our internal teams and external customers to review customer business problems, map these problems to D-Wave’s hybrid solvers and advanced quantum systems, formulate solutions,buildand test prototypes, and build applications that run in production for our customers. Please note that this is a hybrid role with the expectation of two days per week on-site in Boca Raton.

What you'll do

• 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 andmaintainrelationships 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

About You

• Masters, PhD, or equivalent in Operations Research, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related technical fieldpreferred
• A professional with 5+years experiencewith Python. Knowledge of NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, andNetworkxis an extra bonus!
• Experienced working directly with external customers (ideally in a consulting role) toidentifyrequirements and consult on solutions to complex business problems
• Experienced using leadingoptimizationtools and techniques includingGurobi, CPLEX, genetic algorithms, and simulated annealing
• Practical with a view of what it means to solve customer problems, witha strong senseof urgency and an understanding of project delivery requirements
• Strong knowledge of mathematical modeling andoptimizationsolution techniques
• Experience with a version control software such as Git
• Experience building applications to solve complex business problems for customersin a production environment
• Collaborative mindset and solid interpersonal skills
• Passionate for writingstate-of-the-artPython 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
• Preferably experienced within industries such as Manufacturing, Logistics, Retail, Services

Fine Print

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

EEO Statement

It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.

Pay Range

165,000 - 205,000 USD per year (Boca Raton, FL)