Quantum System Integrator

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Quantum System Integrator. Location: New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Responsibilities:

• Lead the integration and deployment of production dual rail quantum processors.
• Ensure system requirements are met to successfully deliver production-ready quantum processors.
• Drive project execution and coordinate technical problem solving across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Resolve electrical, cryogenic, RF, and quantum system integration challenges.
• Design, implement, and oversee robust testing and validation programs for quantum systems.
• Develop long-term cross-functional integration strategies to improve system delivery efficiency.
• Contribute to system resilience engineering and continuous system improvements;
• Work on cryogenic engineering, RF signaling, and overall system engineering activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams throughout the complete system integration lifecycle.
• Help scale and deliver D-Wave's next-generation dual rail quantum computing systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in complex system integration for production programs.
• Experience managing the execution, planning, and lifecycle of large-scale engineering integration projects.
• Background in experimental engineering or physics projects within an R&D environment;
• Experience working with cryogenic systems, vacuum systems, RF, DC, or other low-temperature technologies.
• Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Positive attitude and ability to solve challenging technical problems.

Preferred:

• Experience integrating large-scale quantum computing systems.
• Knowledge of quantum processor deployment and validation.
• Experience with system resilience engineering.
• Familiarity with production testing and system validation methodologies.
• Experience working across electrical, cryogenic, RF, and quantum engineering disciplines.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary: $106,600 to $159,900 USD per year (New Haven location).
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, equity, bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunity to participate in company ownership programs;
• Career growth in a collaborative and innovative quantum computing environment.
• Work alongside leading experts in quantum computing research and engineering.
• Supportive culture focused on professional development, learning, and innovation.

Other Information:

• Reports to the Director of Quantum Systems in New Haven.
• Opportunity to own the end-to-end integration process for production dual rail quantum processors.
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams throughout system deployment.
• D-Wave values innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning;
• No third-party candidates will be accepted for this position.
• D-Wave is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.