Senior Director, Advanced Computing Business

D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS), D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. We are the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum, today. Our quantum computers — the world’s largest — feature QPUs with sub-second response times and can be deployed on-premises or accessed through our quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges. With over 200 million problems submitted to our quantum systems to date, our customers apply our technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how we’re shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com.

You can read more about our company and our innovations in the pages of The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Wired and across many whitepapers. 

At D-Wave, we’re helping customers realize the value of quantum computing today and are shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow.

About the role

D-Wave is seeking a strategic and technically accomplished leader to join our Customer Team as Senior Director, Advanced Computing Business in the United States.

In this high-impact role, you will help drive customer success and revenue growth by guiding organizations through the adoption of advanced quantum systems. You will serve as a senior technical authority across the customer lifecycle, from early engagement through deployment and long-term partnership.

Reporting to the Vice President, Advanced Computing Business, you will collaborate closely with Sales, Product, and R&D to translate complex customer requirements into practical, scalable solutions. You will also play a key role in shaping future platform capabilities by bringing real-world customer insight back into the organization.

While experience in quantum computing is valuable, we welcome leaders with deep expertise in high-performance computing (HPC), advanced systems integration, AI/ML infrastructure, or scientific computing environments.

This is a highly visible role suited for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology, strategy, and customer impact.

Estimated travel for this role: 25% - 30%

What you'll do

• Partner with customers to understand complex computational challenges and align solutions to their strategic objectives
• Serve as a senior technical advisor across pre-sales, deployment, and post-sales engagement
• Communicate product capabilities and long-term vision to both technical and executive stakeholders
• Support complex technology evaluations and guide customers toward successful outcomes
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer requirements inform product evolution
• Represent D-Wave at industry forums, customer briefings, and strategic engagements
• Contribute technical insight that strengthens our go-to-market and solution strategy

About You

• 15+ years in technical leadership roles such as solution engineering, systems delivery, advanced computing, product engineering, or technical sales
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Strong background in high-performance computing, advanced computational systems, AI/ML infrastructure, or related technologies
• Deep understanding of hardware/software architectures and complex technical environments
• Ability to translate sophisticated technical concepts into clear business value
• Experience engaging with executive and technical stakeholders in complex organizations
• A collaborative, customer-focused approach and a track record of building trusted relationships

A D-Waver's DNA

• We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.
• We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.
• We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. 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.

Our Compensation Philosophy is Simple but Powerful:

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) . The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.   

Inclusion: 

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. 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.

The Fine Print: 

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

It is D-Wave Systems Inc. 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.