About the role
We are seeking a Staff Software Developer to help lead the development of Leap, our quantum-classical Hybrid Services platform. This is a senior individual contributor role suited for an experienced engineer with deep technical expertise and innovation, a strong sense of ownership, and a passion for mentoring others and solving complex problems at scale.
As a key member of our Leap Hybrid Services team, you will play a key role in shaping our platform architecture, driving major initiatives, and guiding the engineering direction for quantum-powered hybrid applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and mentor other developers as we scale and enhance the capabilities of Leap.
What you'll do
Collaborate with product owners and lead the design and delivery of core components and services of the Hybrid platform with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, and maintainability
Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for Leap features, from requirements gathering, development, testing, validation, production deployment, through maintenance
Drive and promote best practices in software engineering, development operations, testing, and observability
Triage and resolve high-impact system-level issues in production
Guide code quality through reviews and design discussions; mentor developers across experience levels
Support continuous improvement of CI/CD processes and cloud-native development practices
Lead performance tuning and scalability improvements
Participate in and influence key product decisions, engineering processes, and roadmap planning
Participate in our annual Hackathon to explore and prototype innovative ideas
About You
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
8+ years of professional software development experience, including at least 2–3 years in a technical leadership or staff/principal engineering capacity
Proficiency in Python and at least one other language (preferably compiled)
Demonstrated experience with designing and scaling distributed systems, microservices, and RESTful APIs
Experience working with Kubernetes for container orchestration, including deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications
Strong debugging and performance tuning skills in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
Proven mentorship capabilities—able to elevate team capability through coaching and knowledge sharing
Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills
Passion for innovation and interest in quantum computing (prior experience not required)
Bonus Points For:
Experience designing secure and performant public-facing APIs
Contributions to open-source projects or technical community involvement
Prior experience in hybrid or HPC systems, scientific computing, or optimization problems
Solid understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, etc.)
A D-Waver's DNA
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.
Our Compensation Philosophy is Simple but Powerful:
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 explain our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture) offerings. The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.
Inclusion:
We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.
The Fine Print:
No 3rd party candidates will be accepted
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.
The pay range for this role is:
146,182 - 219,273 CAD per year (Burnaby)
