Quantum Engineer III
D-WaveConnecticut, United States
Posted March 9, 2026
106600 - 159900 USD
About the Company
D-Wave designs and delivers the world’s largest quantum computing systems, offering both annealing and gate-model architectures to meet diverse computational needs. Their 5,000-qubit Advantage platform is available on‑premises or via the cloud with 99.9% uptime, enabling enterprises to solve complex optimization, AI, and research challenges. With over 100 customers and 200 million problem submissions, D‑Wave demonstrates proven performance and reliability across a wide range of industries. The company’s dual-model approach and focus on practical, today‑relevant applications set it apart as a pioneer in commercial quantum technology. Headquarters in Palo Alto, CA.
Job Description
D-Wave, a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, is seeking a talented Quantum Engineer to join its gate-model Quantum Engineering team. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, implementation, and testing of superconducting quantum systems for large-scale error-corrected quantum systems.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in quantum computing or a related experimental field plus two years' 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
- Experience with superconducting qubits and bosonic circuit QED
- Experience with standard E&M design tools, such as ANSYS
- Experience fabricating and testing Josephson junction devices, including transmons, fluxoniums, quantum-limited amplifiers, etc.
- Hands-on experience setting up and performing cQED experiments
- Experience with single-qubit and two-qubit gate experimental implementation, calibration, and benchmarking
- Experience with quantifying and mitigating limiting mechanisms such as system drift, cross-talk, leakage
- Exposure to theoretical or experimental error correction
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance