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(NASDAQ: QBTS) is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap™ quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com.\nAbout the role\nD-Wave is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to join our Quantum Systems and Technologies team. In this role, you will design and implement the signal processing and real-time control systems that connect our quantum computing hardware with the software that operates it.\nWe are looking for an innovative problem solver who is eager to take on challenging FPGA problems, take initiative, and contribute as a productive member of a small, collaborative team. 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We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.\nAs 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.\nOur Compensation Philosophy is Simple but Powerful:\nWe 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.\nDuring the interview process, your Recruiter will review our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture) offerings. The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.\nInclusion:\nWe celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. 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