D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services.
About the role
D-Wave is seeking a Staff Algorithms Researcher to join our Algorithms, Performance, and Tools team. In this role, you will lead research and development efforts within the Hybrid Development Program, driving algorithmic innovation, benchmarking strategy, and performance characterization of quantum computing systems. You will independently lead complex research initiatives, design and execute experiments, analyze system performance, and influence technical direction through data-driven insights.
What they're looking for
- Develop graph-theoretical algorithms for mapping optimization problems to the topology of our quantum computers
- Lead complex research and development initiatives focused on benchmarking, characterization, and performance optimization of quantum computing systems
- Drive the design, development, and evaluation of existing and novel quantum-classical hybrid algorithms
- Independently identify, define, and execute research opportunities that advance algorithmic performance, benchmarking methodologies, and system capabilities
- Critically evaluate emerging research, benchmarks, and methodologies from scientific literature, assessing technical validity, reproducibility, and business relevance
- Design and execute experiments to characterize QPU contributions within hybrid algorithms and broader system workflows
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About the role
D-Wave is seeking a Staff Algorithms Researcher to join our Algorithms, Performance, and Tools team. In this role, you will lead research and development efforts within the Hybrid Development Program, driving algorithmic innovation, benchmarking strategy, and performance characterization of quantum computing systems. You will independently lead complex research initiatives, design and execute experiments, analyze system performance, and influence technical direction through data-driven insights.
Success in this role requires deep algorithmic expertise, strong scientific judgment, and the ability to translate complex research into practical improvements that advance system performance and scalability. You will collaborate across teams, provide technical leadership within your area of expertise, and help shape the evolution of our benchmarking and hybrid algorithm development efforts. This is an opportunity to contribute at the forefront of quantum computing, enabling solutions used by leading organizations across industry, government, and academia.
What you'll do
- Develop graph-theoretical algorithms for mapping optimization problems to the topology of our quantum...
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