Solutions Architect (US Government)

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Solutions Architect (US Government) [623]. Location: Remote, United States (Florida)

Responsibilities:

• Build customer applications that run on D-Wave quantum computers and internal tools.
• Deliver quantum optimization projects that achieve measurable business value for customers.
• Work directly with customers to understand business problems, gather requirements, and identify potential quantum solutions.
• Lead brainstorming sessions and consult with customers on possible approaches.
• Model customer use cases mathematically and design and develop quantum hybrid applications.
• Map customer problems to D-Wave's hybrid solvers and advanced quantum computing systems.
• Build, test, and deploy prototypes and production applications;
• Collaborate with delivery leads, application developers, and other solutions architects.
• Maintain relationships with leaders across various D-Wave teams.
• Share customer and project insights with D-Wave's tools and product teams and help prioritize new product features.
• Prepare and present technical information clearly and effectively.
• Provide technical leadership throughout business problem definition, functional requirements, solution design, and implementation.
• Support an inclusive and collaborative working environment.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree, PhD, or equivalent experience in Operations Research, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related technical field is preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience with Python.
• Strong knowledge of mathematical modeling and optimization techniques.
• Experience working directly with external customers, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Experience identifying requirements and developing solutions for complex business problems.
• Experience with optimization tools and techniques such as Gurobi, CPLEX, genetic algorithms, and simulated annealing.
• Experience building applications that solve complex business problems in production environments.
• Experience with version control software such as Git;
• Strong technical leadership experience from business problem definition through solution implementation.
• Proven record of delivering projects on time with a high degree of predictability and quality.
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a strong sense of urgency and understand project delivery requirements.
• Passion for developing state-of-the-art Python applications.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, and NetworkX.
• Experience in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, retail, or services.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret or higher security clearance.
• An active security clearance is a plus.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Salary range: $165,000 to $205,000 USD per year for Florida.
• Total rewards include base salary, equity, bonus, perks, and benefits.
• The recruiter will review the complete total rewards package during the interview process.
• Final compensation is determined based on the candidate's proficiencies within the position level.
• D-Wave emphasizes career development, collaboration, and an inclusive working environment.

Other Information:

• Position: US Government Solutions.
• Work arrangement: Remote, United States.
• Third-party candidates will not be accepted.
• The ability to obtain a Top Secret or higher security clearance is preferred.
• D-Wave is an equal opportunity employer;
• D-Wave develops and provides both quantum annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies and offers its systems through on-premises deployments and its Leap quantum cloud service.