Senior Solution Architect (Remote US, Canada, UK)
D-Wave
USA
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D-Wave is the leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services and is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers. Our mission is to unlock the power of quantum computing by delivering customer value with practical quantum applications for problems as diverse as logistics, artificial intelligence, materials sciences, drug discovery, cybersecurity, fault detection, and financial modeling.
D-Wave’s systems and quantum cloud services are being used by some of the world’s most advanced organizations, including Volkswagen, DENSO, Lockheed, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. We have also appeared in Time Magazine, MIT Technology Review, Forbes, INC Magazine and Wired.
As of August 8, 2022, our organization is a publicly traded quantum computing company, trading on the NYSE as ($QBTS).
About the role:
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Solution Architect! In this role, you will serve as the technical advisor for customer applications projects while working with optimization engineers and applications developers within the professional services department.
Additionally, you will work with our internal teams and external customers to review customer business problems, map these problems to D-Wave’s hybrid solvers and advanced quantum systems, formulate solutions, build and test prototypes, and build applications that run-in production for our customers.
What you'll do:
Build customer applications on the D-Wave quantum computer and internal tools
Ensure successful delivery of projects to achieve business value for customers
Communicate capabilities with customers and ask probing questions to understand the problem and propose solutions
Gather requirements on customer use cases, lead brainstorming sessions, consult with customers on potential solutions, model use cases mathematically, and design and develop quantum hybrid applications
Build and maintain relationships with leaders across various groups within D-Wave
Share customer and project-related insights with D-Wave's tools and product teams and help prioritize new product features
Organize, prepare, and present technical information in a clear and effective manner
Participate in the development of an inclusive, helpful, fun environment
What you'll bring:
Masters, PhD, or equivalent in Operations Research, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related technical field preferred
5+ years professional experience with Python. Knowledge of Numpy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, and Networkx is an extra bonus!
Experience working directly with external customers (ideally in a consulting role) to identify requirements and consult on solutions to complex business problems
Experience using leading optimization tools (e.g., CPlex or Gurobi) to solve optimization problems
Practical view of what it means to solve customer problems, with a strong sense of urgency and an understanding of project delivery requirements
Strong knowledge of probability, statistics and math
Experience with a version control software such as Git
Experience designing and implementing complex algorithms
Experience working in many industries, learning new domains, and adding value quickly
Experience building open-source applications to solve complex problems for customers or for market release
Collaborative mindset and solid interpersonal skills
Passion for writing state-of-the-art code
Experience providing technical leadership, in the form of design, coding, reviews, and test methodology
Proven record of successful on-time delivery of projects with a high degree of predictability and quality