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# Remote Senior Solutions Architect - Optimisation (UK)

- **Company:** D-Wave Quantum
- **Location:** Wolverhampton, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IBM ILOG CPLEX Optimization Studio (CPLEX), Python (Programming Language), NumPy, Software Application Programming, Git, Pandas, Scikit Learn, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** June 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/remote-senior-solutions-architect-optimisation-uk-wolverhampton/2837755217-2/

## About the Role

* Masters, PhD, or equivalent in Operations Research, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field preferred
 * A professional with 5+ years experience with Python. Knowledge of NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, and Networkx is an extra bonus!
 * Experienced working directly with external customers (ideally in a consulting role) to identify requirements and consult on solutions to complex business problems
 * Experienced using leading optimisation tools (e.g., CPLEX, Gurobi, etc.)
 * Practical with a view of what it means to solve customer problems, with a strong sense of urgency and an understanding of project delivery requirements
 * Strong knowledge of mathematical modeling and optimisation solution techniques
 * Experience with a 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 a high degree of predictability and quality
 * Preferably experienced within industries such as Manufacturing, Logistics, Retail, Services

## Description

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Solutions Architect! In this role, you will build and deliver quantum optimisation solutions for customer applications while working with delivery leads, applications developers, and other solutions architects 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, build and test prototypes, and build applications that run-in production for our customers.

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 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 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, * 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.


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