Senior Patent Specialist
D Wave Quantum
About this role
D-Wave, a leader in quantum computing technology, is seeking an experienced Senior Patent Specialist to support its intellectual property efforts. The role involves drafting, prosecuting, and managing patent applications, collaborating with inventors and external counsel, and contributing to the company's IP strategy.
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About D Wave Quantum
dwavequantum.comD‑Wave Quantum builds quantum computing systems and software, pioneering quantum annealing technology designed for practical optimization, sampling, and machine‑learning problems. It provides cloud access to its quantum processors plus hybrid solvers (e.g., Stride) and developer tools (such as the Ocean SDK) so organizations can integrate quantum workflows with classical infrastructure. D‑Wave targets near‑term, real‑world applications across industries like logistics, finance, materials science, and drug discovery, and partners with enterprises and researchers to deploy solutions. Customers choose D‑Wave for production‑focused quantum services that combine classical and quantum resources to tackle complex optimization challenges.
About D Wave Quantum
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$88k – $132k
per year