Senior Solutions Architect - Optimization (Italy) [445]

D-Wave Quantum Inc.; Town of Italy (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Competitive base salary

Bonus

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading quantum-computing company is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect. This role involves building quantum optimization solutions and collaborating with teams to deliver projects successfully. Candidates should possess strong Python coding skills, a Master's or PhD in a relevant field, and be experienced in consulting with customers to solve complex business problems. This position may start as remote before transitioning to a hybrid model in Milan, ensuring flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing applications using Python.
• Experience directly consulting with external customers on solutions.
• Strong record of delivering projects with quality and predictability.

Responsibilities

• Build and deliver quantum optimization solutions for customer applications.
• Collaborate with teams to develop solutions and project delivery.
• Gather requirements and model use cases mathematically.

Skills

Python

Mathematical modeling

Optimization techniques

Collaborative mindset

Education

Masters or PhD in relevant field

Tools

CPLEX

Gurobi

NumPy

Pandas

scikit-learn

NetworkX

Job description

Senior Solutions Architect – Optimization (Italy)

D‑Wave (NYSE: QBTS) is a leading quantum‑computing company that develops systems, software, and services to solve complex optimization and AI problems.

About the role

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Solutions Architect based in Italy. In this role you will build and deliver quantum optimization solutions for customer applications while working closely with delivery leads, application developers, and other solutions architects in the professional services department.

You will also collaborate with internal teams and external customers to review business problems, map them to D‑Wave’s hybrid solvers and advanced quantum systems, formulate solutions, build and test prototypes, and deploy applications that run in production.

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, 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 and maintain relationships with leaders across various groups within D‑Wave.
• Share customer and project‑related insights with D‑Wave’s tools and product teams to help prioritize new product features.
• Organize, prepare, and present technical information in a clear and effective manner.
• Participate in development of an inclusive, helpful, fun environment.

About you

• Masters, PhD, or equivalent in Operations Research, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics or related technical field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience with Python; knowledge of NumPy, Pandas, scikit‑learn and NetworkX is a bonus.
• Experience working directly with external customers (ideally in a consulting role) to identify requirements and consult on solutions to complex business problems.
• Experience using leading optimization tools (e.g., CPLEX, Gurobi).
• Practical focus on solving customer problems, strong sense of urgency and understanding of project delivery requirements.
• Strong knowledge of mathematical modeling and optimization solution techniques.
• Experience with version control software such as Git.
• Experience building applications to solve complex business problems for customers in a production environment.
• Collaborative mindset and solid interpersonal skills.
• Passionate for writing state‑of‑the‑art Python 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 high predictability and quality.
• Preferably experienced within industries such as Manufacturing, Logistics, Retail, Services.
• Please note that this role may start as 100% remote and then transition to a hybrid role with Milan as the location.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation includes competitive base salary, equity, bonus, perks, and benefits. Final offer is determined by proficiency within the role level. D‑Wavers receive company ownership and a culture that encourages growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.