Senior Solutions Architect (Florida US) [533]

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the only company offering dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap™ quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime.

About the role

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Solution Architect. In this hybrid role, you will build and deliver quantum optimization solutions for customer applications while working with delivery leads, applications developers, and other solutions architects within the professional services department. The role requires two days per week on-site in Boca Raton.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Masters, PhD, or equivalent in Operations Research, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related technical field preferred
• 5+ years experience with Python; knowledge of NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, and NetworkX is a bonus
• Experience working directly with external customers (ideally in a consulting role) to identify requirements and consult on solutions to complex business problems
• Experience using leading optimization tools and techniques including Gurobi, CPLEX, genetic algorithms, and simulated annealing
• Strong knowledge of mathematical modeling and optimization solution techniques
• Experience with 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
• Passion 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, or Services

Skills

• 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
• A "D-Waver's DNA": embracing possibilities, straight talk, empathy, accountability, and motivating teams to achieve ambitious goals

Benefits

D-Wave offers company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits designed to create a culture where people are motivated by vision, mission, values, and team. Total rewards include base salary, equity, bonus, perks, benefits, and culture.

Pay

165,000 - 205,000 USD per year (Boca Raton, FL).

Schedule

Hybrid role with the expectation of two days per week on-site in Boca Raton.