Quantum Engineer I
D-Wave QuantumNew Haven, CT$67k – $101kPosted 26 March 2026
Job Description
Quantum Engineer I
D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS) , D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. We are the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum, today. Our quantum computers — the world’s largest — feature QPUs with sub-second response times and can be deployed on-premises or accessed through our quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges. With over 200 million problems submitted to our quantum systems to date, our customers apply our technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how we’re shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com .
You can read more about our company and our innovations in the pages of The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Wired and across many whitepapers.
At D-Wave, we’re helping customers realize the value of quantum computing today and are shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow.
About the role
D-Wave is seeking a talented and self-motivated Quantum Engineer to join our gate-model Quantum Engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and testing superconducting quantum systems for our dual-rail cavity qubit architecture. You will bring a mixture of theory, design, simulation, and test experience that will help advance the development of large-scale error corrected quantum systems.
What you'll do
Contribute to one of many different functions within the Quantum Engineering organization, including (but not limited to):
Design and implementation of large-scale superconducting qubit architectures
Development of new devices and component testing for advanced hardware development
Deliver and own production QPUs and maximize uptime for internal and external users
Perform research on quantum control and calibration techniques for dual-rail cavity qubits that support our mission to build error-corrected quantum systems
Drive pathfinding quantum error correction research for near-term and large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computing systems
About You
Masters degree in quantum computing or a related experimental field, or Bachelor's degree plus equivalent experience in quantum technology development, or equivalent combination of academic and government or industrial research experience
Strong background in one or more of the following: device design theory and physics, E&M quantum device modeling, materials loss analysis, cryogenics and wiring, quantum control, and quantum measurement
Proficiency in scientific programming and data analysis (Python, Rust, Julia, MATLAB, C, C++ or similar)
Ability to design and execute projects from concept through validation both independently and within a larger team effort
Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation in driving research projects forward to completion
Strong written and verbal scientific communication skills
Strong teamwork and communication skills especially with working in interdisciplinary teams with professionals from other fields of physics and engineering
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 d ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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