Application Developer

We are seeking a talented Senior Application Developer to join our UK Customer Success team. In this role you will focus on delivering applications for our customers, developing industry-leading applications running on D-Wave's advanced quantum systems.

This position will give you the opportunity to learn about D-Wave's application environment and work with internal teams and customers to build applications for market launch. This is an exciting opportunity to work with industry-leading customers and cutting-edge quantum computing technology.

What you'll do

• Develop algorithms to solve complex problems while building applications on the D-Wave quantum computer and internal tools

• Implement and optimize the performance of quantum applications, primarily in Python

• Build out custom applications to solve complex problems for customers or for market release

• Ensure successful delivery of projects to achieve positive business value for customers

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and other team members to understand application requirements and design customized solutions

• Become an expert on a variety of our professional services offerings such as our cloud service (LEAP) and open-sourced software tools (Ocean)

• Help to solve real-world, challenging problems that have a direct impact on our customers business success, * We look at the future and say "why not"; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.

• We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.

• We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.

• As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.

• 5+ years professional experience with Python. Knowledge of NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, and Networkx is a plus but not required

• Masters, PhD, or equivalent in Operations Research, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related technical field preferred

• Experience working directly with customers to identify requirements and consult on solutions to complex business problems

• Strong knowledge of probability, statistics and/or math

• Experience with a version control software such as Git

• Experience implementing complex algorithms

• Experience using leading optimization tools (e.g., CPLEX or Gurobi) to solve optimization problems

• Experience building open-source applications to solve complex problems for customers or for market release

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and demonstrated creativity in approaching new problems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Self-motivated, proactive, flexible, and passionate about writing state-of-the-art code

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.

During the interview process, your Recruiter will review our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture) . The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.