D-Wave is seekingan In-house Patent Agent /Patent Specialist to joinour Intellectual Property (IP) team andsupport the growth of our quantum computingresearch and development. The successful candidate will be hiredas either an Intermediate, Senior, orStaffPatent Specialist, based onexpertiseanddemonstratedtechnical impact. Draft and prosecutepatent applicationsacrossdiversetechnical areas.

Build strongpartnershipsacross technical teams. Supportthegrowth,management,and continuous improvement ofD-Wave’s patentportfolio. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physics, Mathematics, ComputingScience, Electrical Engineering, or relatedtechnical field.

Experience drafting and prosecuting patentsbefore a Patent Office. Registration as a Canadian Patent Agent (or equivalent certification) is an asset.

Intermediate Patent Specialist

You are developingexpertiseas a patent professionalandhavea strong foundationinpatent drafting and prosecution. You can independently manageroutine work, collaborate effectively with others, and apply guidance to broader projects and initiatives.Pay Range: $82k - $113k CAD Senior Patent Specialist You are an independent patent professionalwho skillfully manages general patent matters and applies sound judgment to patent drafting and prosecution. You are a strong contributor to a team, are comfortable giving and receiving feedback, and are motivated to continue building expertise in patent law and developing knowledge in quantum technology and the competitive landscape.

Pay Range:



$98k - $134k CAD Lead Patent Specialist You are an experienced patent qualified who has a proven history of expertly managing complex patent matters and applying strong technical and IP advancedate to patent drafting and prosecution. You efficiently priorities a varied workload, anticipate and develop solutions to challenging problems, and collaborate across technical and business teams to support innovation and business objectives.

Pay Range: $115k - $158k CAD We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other. As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching. We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.

During the interview process, your Recruiter will review our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture) .

Inclusion: Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave. It is D-Wave policy to provide equal employment opportunity (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. #

📌 In-house Patent Agent (Vancouver)
🏢 D-Wave
📍 Vancouver