D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services.
About the role
Join D-Wave as we launch our state-of-the-art facility in Boca Raton, Florida, opening in 2027. We are seeking a Team Lead, USHQ Lab Operations to be among the first members of our Florida Lab Operations team, helping establish and lead the laboratory operations that support D-Wave’s next generation of quantum processor development.
What they're looking for
- Lead the LabOps team in Florida by coordinating daily priorities, workload, assignments, and operational coverage
- Serve as the first point of contact for technical guidance, troubleshooting, and procedural questions
- Help launch Florida lab operations by establishing procedures, training, documentation, readiness checks, and escalation practices
- Plan and oversee cryostat cooldowns, warmups, and payload operations, including system readiness, maintenance status, instrumentation, and scheduling
- Enforce approved safety procedures, checklists, and operational standards
- Coordinate priorities and dependencies with engineering, packaging, infrastructure, controls, and other partner teams
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About the role
Join D-Wave as we launch our state-of-the-art facility in Boca Raton, Florida, opening in 2027. We are seeking a Team Lead, USHQ Lab Operations to be among the first members of our Florida Lab Operations team, helping establish and lead the laboratory operations that support D-Wave’s next generation of quantum processor development.
In this hands-on leadership role, you will guide the team responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing cryogenic test cycles that enable quantum processor testing and development. You will help ensure dilution refrigerators, payload installations, and cooldown workflows operate with consistency, reliability, and predictable throughput while supporting critical research priorities.
Your journey begins with a fully supported training and knowledge-transfer short-term assignment at our headquarters in Burnaby, British Columbia, where you will gain immersive, hands-on experience with D-Wave’s cutting-edge quantum systems, laboratory operations, and established processes. This position is located in Boca Raton, FL; where you will return after your temporary assignment and take a leadership role in launching and stabilizing the new...
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