Senior Solutions Architect (Japan) [556]
D-Wave Systems4 months ago
Japan (city not specified)Senior
Responsibilities
- Build customer applications on D-Wave quantum computers and develop internal tools.
- Review customer business problems, gather requirements, lead brainstorming sessions, and propose technical solutions.
- Model customer use cases mathematically and design, develop, test, and deliver quantum hybrid applications.
- Ensure successful, predictable, and on-time project delivery that achieves customer business value.
- Communicate technical information to customers and internal stakeholders and provide technical leadership from requirements through implementation.
- Build and maintain relationships across D-Wave and share customer insights with product and tools teams.
- Present technical information clearly and contribute to an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience with Python.
- Business language proficiency in both English and Japanese.
- Experience working directly with external customers, ideally in a consulting role, to identify requirements and solve complex business problems.
- Knowledge of mathematical modeling, optimization techniques, and leading optimization tools such as CPLEX or Gurobi.
- Experience building applications that solve complex customer business problems.
- Experience with version control software such as Git.
- Ability to provide technical leadership across business problem definition, requirements, solution design, and implementation.
- A master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent in Operations Research, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field is preferred.
- Knowledge of NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, and NetworkX is a bonus.
- Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or retail services is preferred.
- Collaborative interpersonal skills, a strong delivery orientation, and a record of high-quality project delivery.
Benefits
- Company ownership, competitive pay, bonus, benefits, perks, and other total rewards are offered, with details reviewed during the interview process.
- The position is based in Japan and requires business proficiency in English and Japanese.
- D-Wave provides an inclusive environment focused on diverse perspectives, career growth, coaching, and employee empowerment.
About D-Wave Systems
D-Wave Systems builds quantum computing hardware and software, focused on quantum annealing, with access delivered via its Leap cloud and on-premise systems. It sells subscriptions, systems, and professional services to commercial, government, and research users tackling optimization and machine-learning workloads. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Palo Alto, it is a public company listed on the NYSE.