# Senior Quantum Software Engineer, Compiler [410] 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: Hybrid (New Haven, Connecticut, US)
- Work setup: Hybrid
- Pay: $125K to $187K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-03-02
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://ats.rippling.com/d-wave-quantum/jobs/d5fff1aa-b4d4-424c-b4ee-e34afd040283
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/d-wave-quantum-senior-quantum-software-engineer-compiler-410/

## About the role

D-Wave is seeking a talented Senior Quantum Software Engineer, Compiler to join our dynamic team and work on developing key pieces of our software platform and tools focusing primarily on our compiler and interface to various quantum programming environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing tools and transpilation layers converting general quantum circuits into gate and lower-level quantum control sequences.

## What they're looking for

- Collaborate with product managers, scientists, and other engineers to translate functional requirements into technical specifications and robust solutions
- Work directly with quantum application engineers and quantum physicists to understand how to convert quantum circuits into implementations targeting our industry-leading dual-rail qubit architecture
- Architect and build efficient, reliable, scalable, and maintainable compiler software and tools
- Write clean, well-documented code and conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability
- Troubleshoot and debug issues, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize performance and improve the user experience
- Provide software mentorship and guidance on best practices and help drive adherence to software best practices

Tags: Research and Development