Quantum Application Engineer

D-Wave

Quantum Application Engineer at D-Wave developing and validating quantum error correction codes with cutting-edge quantum computing applications. Collaborating with physicists and stakeholders on practical problems.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeNew Haven • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $187,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with physicists and other QEC specialists to develop, simulate, and experimentally validate QEC codes
Implement robust software components, integrate them into D-Wave’s software stack, and write comprehensive tests
Work with stakeholders on both near- and long-term quantum computing applications including error correction resource estimation for practical problems
Write clean, well-documented code and conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability
Provide software mentorship and guidance on best practices and help drive adherence to software best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

MS or PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with a specialization in quantum computing
5+ years of hands-on software development experience with C, C++, Python, or another general-purpose compiled programming language
3+ Quantum computing or quantum information experience including at least one modern quantum SDK such as Qiskit, Q#, CUDA-Q, or Stim
Competence with Git version control, build tools, and CI/CD pipelines
Use of software testing principles and practices, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
401(k) matching
flexible work hours
paid time off
remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++Pythonquantum computingquantum informationQiskitQ#CUDA-QStimsoftware testing

Soft Skills

problem-solvingattention to detailcollaborative team environmentcommunicationinterpersonal skills

Certifications

MS in PhysicsMS in ChemistryMS in Computer ScienceMS in Electrical EngineeringPhD in PhysicsPhD in ChemistryPhD in Computer SciencePhD in Electrical Engineering