# Senior Quantum Applications Engineer [597] at D-Wave Quantum

- Company: D-Wave Quantum
- What the company does: D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services.
- Company website: https://www.dwavequantum.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: New Haven, CT
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $125K to $187K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-21
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://ats.rippling.com/d-wave-quantum/jobs/d1c4075b-e36b-4c28-8b0a-3272c4cc26b8
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/d-wave-quantum-senior-quantum-applications-engineer-597/

## About the role

We are seeking a talented Senior Quantum Applications Engineer to join our quantum applications and algorithms team. Our goal is to develop high-impact algorithms that will make our gate-model quantum systems valuable to users. We're searching for candidates who possess a robust technical background, particularly in developing quantum applications for fields such as chemistry, machine learning, and quantum error correction.

## What they're looking for

- Explore applications from post-NISQ through to fault-tolerant commercial utility
- Identify algorithms that enhance the value of our quantum hardware by considering its specific features and constraints
- Implement and support simulation features
- Work closely with quantum engineers to execute quantum applications on hardware
- MS or PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field with a specialization in quantum computing. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered
- 5+ years of experience in the development, simulation, and deployment of quantum algorithms including NISQ algorithms

Tags: Research and Development