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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Quantum Application Engineer - **Company:** D-Wave Quantum Inc. - **Location:** New Haven, CT, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $187,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Nvidia CUDA, Continuous Integration, Fault Tolerance, Python (Programming Language), Quantum Computing, E2e Testing, Software Engineering, Git, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Build Tools, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=575953414a451cfe ## About the Role Do you have experience in Programming languages?, D-Wave is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented QEC Software Engineer to co-design, validate, and test infrastructure for QEC. In addition, the selected candidate will also perform simulations and resource estimation for practical applications with state-of-the-art fault-tolerant implementations., * MS or PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with a specialization in quantum computing * 5+ years of hands-on software development experience with C, C++, Python, or another general-purpose compiled programming language * 3+ Quantum computing or quantum information experience including at least one modern quantum SDK such as Qiskit, Q#, CUDA-Q, or Stim * Competence with Git version control, build tools, and CI/CD pipelines * Use of software testing principles and practices, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing * Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts. ## Description * Collaborate with physicists and other QEC specialists to develop, simulate, and experimentally validate QEC codes * Implement robust software components, integrate them into D-Wave's software stack, and write comprehensive tests * Work with stakeholders on both near- and long-term quantum computing applications including error correction resource estimation for practical problems * Write clean, well-documented code and conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability * Provide software mentorship and guidance on best practices and help drive adherence to software best practices, * We look at the future and say "why not"; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. 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