Software Developer Team Lead, Processor Software

D-Wave is seeking a Software Developer Team Lead, Processor Software to build and guide a new “Integrated” sub-team within Processor Software. This small team will embed directly within Processor Development (PD) functional groups, delivering essential software tools, features, and one-on-one support for scientists.

Requirements

• Develop and support software for quantum processor calibration, hardware interfaces, modeling, testing, and system monitoring
• Design, implement, and optimize algorithms, libraries, interfaces, and other performance-critical components; analyze and improve existing code for reliability, efficiency, and maintainability
• Collaborate with PD and HWE to clarify requirements, contribute to technical designs, and identify opportunities for workflow and tooling improvements
• Provide day-to-day guidance, mentorship, and technical support to a small group of developers, including regular check-ins and support for their growth and daily tasks
• Participate in hiring and onboarding, helping new team members ramp up effectively
• Work with your manager to align priorities across sub-teams, escalate risks and challenges, and ensure goals and expectations remain consistent
• Foster a collaborative problem-solving, and a positive working environment
• Develop delegation, decision making, and leadership skills while operating within established team processes and policies
• Build relationships with embedded groups and cross-functional partners, communicating progress, risks, and team accomplishments to managers and other leaders

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Company ownership
• Range of meaningful benefits