Software Developer (Leap Web Services)

D-Wave is seeking a Senior Back-End Software Developer to contribute to the ongoing development of Leap , our quantum-classical hybrid cloud platform. This role is ideal for an experienced software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, taking ownership of projects, and collaborating across teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.

Since launching Leap, the world’s first real-time quantum application environment, D-Wave has continued to expand the platform with new capabilities that enable developers and enterprises to solve computationally complex problems using quantum-powered applications. As a member of the Leap Web Services team, you will develop new features andmaintainthe services and platform capabilities that support our growing ecosystem of users and applications.

You will work closely with product owners, software architects, developers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality software while helping to improve engineering practices, mentor team members, and contribute to the technical direction of the platform. While quantum computing experience is notrequired, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow in this rapidly evolving field.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with product owners, team members, softwarearchitectsand other functional teams to deliver new features from concept to deployment

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance

• Maintain and improve existing systems byidentifyinginefficiencies and implementing enhancements

• Independently own development tasks and contribute to moderately complex features and technical solutions

• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs through code and system-level analysis

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

• Participate in peer code reviews and provide constructive feedback aligned with best practices

• Mentor junior and intermediate developers and support their technical growth

• Support performance tuning and scalability improvements

• Identifyblockers early and collaborate with others to resolve issues

• Participate in the annual Hackathon to explore and prototypenew ideas

• Participate in the on-call rotation to help ensure the high availability and reliability of Leap afterdemonstratingsufficient knowledge of the system - typically after 6-12 months, * 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent, practical experience

• 5+ years of professional software development experience

• Proficiencyin Python for automation, scripting, and application development

• Experience designing, implementing, and consuming REST APIs

• Experience with Git workflows, including branching, merging, and pull requests

• Strong communicationskills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively across teams

• Experience developing software in a Linux environment

• Strong understanding of software architecture, algorithms, asynchronous programming, and performance optimization techniques

• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn through exploration and feedback

• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable mindset

• Interest in improving processes and systems, with openness to support in implementation

Bonus Points

• Experience with Golang or Rust

• Experience with HPC environments, workload manager (such as Slurm, PBS, PBS Pro), and hetergeneous hardware integration

• ExperienceleveragingAI-assisted development tools (e.g., code generation, code review, testing, or documentation) and building AI-powered solutions to improve engineering productivity or automate workflows

• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Spinnaker, or similar

• Experience developing and deploying software in cloud environments such as AWS

• Experience working with Kubernetes (K8s) and Argo CD, including deploying, managing, and troubleshooting cloud-native applications

• Experience supporting production systems that you helped develop, including troubleshooting, incident response, and operational support

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must be willing and able to work from our office in Burnaby, Canada, for six weeks during the onboarding process

• Travel to the Burnaby, Canada, office isrequireda minimum of two weeks per year, as the software organizationconvenesfor in-person discussions, collaboration, and our yearly hackathon, This position requires the ability to pass a Tier 2 background investigation. This position also requires an active U.S. government security clearance or the ability to qualify for a U.S. government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

The anticipated salary/hourly wage range for this position is between $150,000 and $206,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, work location, and alignment with the responsibilities of the role.

We believe great work starts with supporting our people. Eligible U.S.-based full-time and part-time employees regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week have access to a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; paid holidays; wellness and well-being resources; paid sick time; and flexible paid time off to support rest and well-being. Employees may also be eligible to participate in short-term and/or long-term incentive programs.