Solutions Architect

Job Description

Job Title: Solutions Architect II. Location: Remote (Canada or United States)

D-Wave is seeking a Solutions Architect II to join its Professional Services team. In this role; you’ll collaborate with internal teams and external customers to deliver real-world quantum optimization applications; You’ll help map complex business challenges to D-Wave’s quantum and hybrid solvers, design prototypes, and implement full-scale production solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build quantum and hybrid optimization solutions using D-Wave’s tools.
• Collaborate with delivery leads, developers, and customers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Lead discussions to understand customer problems and propose technical solutions;
• Gather and model requirements; translate use cases into mathematical and computational models.
• Develop prototypes and production-ready applications tailored to client needs.
• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships within D-Wave;
• Share project learnings and feedback with internal product teams.
• Present technical content clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD in Operations Research, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in Python programming.
• Familiarity with libraries such as Numpy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, and Networkx is a plus.
• Experience using optimization tools (e.g., CPLEX, Gurobi);
• Strong knowledge of mathematical modeling and optimization techniques.
• Previous customer-facing consulting experience preferred.
• Experience with version control tools like Git;
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality projects on time.
• Industry experience in Manufacturing, Logistics, Retail, or Services is an advantage.
• Must be eligible for U.S. government clearance if required.

Benefits & Information:

• Competitive salary:
  • USD: $103,000–$155,000
  • CAD: $103,000–$155,000
• Equity participation and total rewards will be discussed during the interview process.
• Work in a diverse, innovative environment alongside world-class professionals;
• Contribute to cutting-edge solutions at the forefront of quantum computing.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada or the U.S.
• Third-party candidates will not be accepted.