Senior Software Developer (Leap Web Services)

Senior Software Developer (Leap Web Services)D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS), D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap™ quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com. About the roleD-Wave is seeking a Senior Back-End Software Developer to contribute to the ongoing development of Leap™, our quantum-classical hybrid cloud platform. This role is ideal for an experienced software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, taking ownership of projects, and collaborating across teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.   Since launching Leap, the world's first real-time quantum application environment, D-Wave has continued to expand the platform with new capabilities that enable developers and enterprises to solve computationally complex problems using quantum-powered applications. As a member of the Leap Web Services team, you will develop new features and maintain the services and platform capabilities that support our growing ecosystem of users and applications.   You will work closely with product owners, software architects, developers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality software while helping to improve engineering practices, mentor team members, and contribute to the technical direction of the platform. While quantum computing experience is not required, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow in this rapidly evolving field. What you'll doCollaborate with product owners and software architects to define requirements and deliver new features from concept to deployment  Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance  Maintain and improve existing systems by identifying inefficiencies and implementing enhancements  Independently own development tasks and contribute to moderately complex features and technical solutions Troubleshoot and resolve bugs through code and system-level analysis  Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code  Participate in peer code reviews and provide constructive feedback aligned with best practices  Mentor junior and intermediate developers and support their technical growth Support performance tuning and scalability improvements  Identify blockers early and collaborate with the team to resolve issues  Participate in the annual Hackathon to explore and prototype new ideas  Participate in the on-call rotation to help ensure the high availability and reliability of Leap after demonstrating sufficient knowledge of the system – typically after 6–12 months  About YouBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience 5+ years of professional software development experience  Proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, and application development  Experience designing, implementing, and consuming REST APIs  Experience with Git workflows, including branching, merging, pull requests, code reviews Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively across teams Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn through exploration and feedback  Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable...