About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and cutting-edge Benchmarking Researcher II to join our Algorithms, Performance and Tools team. The Benchmarking Researcher II will be a part of the internal benchmarking team (BMT) at D-Wave. The main task of this role will be to work on algorithmic improvements within the Hybrid Development Program at D-Wave. In this role, you will conduct independent research and communicate your results to our internal teams and stakeholders. To be successful in this role, a solid understanding of algorithms and hands on coding skills in Python will be required.

What You'll Do

Conduct research and development activities focused on benchmarking and characterization of our quantum computing systems

Implement algorithmic ideas for improving the operation of our QPU

Design novel hybrid algorithms

Conduct experiments to characterize QPU contribution to different hybrid algorithms

Work to expand and improve software pipelines for managing benchmarking experiments

Analyze and track results over time to identify promising areas of performance

Communicate findings internally and externally





Work with a diverse group of technical experts to incorporate their expertise into software projects

Required

3+ years of experience in a full‑time research position

Intermediate‑level Python programming skills

Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or equivalent experience

Knowledge of machine learning algorithms, Monte Carlo sampling methods, and/or statistical physics

Ability to clearly understand, articulate and implement algorithms based on scientific research papers

Experience conducting independent research

Experience with exploratory and graphical methods of data analysis

Proficiency in technical writing

Demonstrated experience in algorithm development

The Fine Print
No 3rd party candidates will be accepted.

It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment chance (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.
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📌 Benchmarking Researcher Ii British Columbia
🏢 D-Wave
📍 British Columbia