Network Engineer

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:

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.

D‑Wave is seeking an experienced Staff Network Engineer to join our Dev Ops team. The Dev Ops team’s mission is to provide top‑notch platform and production services across the organization. In this role, you’ll collaborate with the team to design, implement, and maintain core networking infrastructure, including our production network architecture, network security systems, and network connectivity to remote sites. You will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the reliability, performance, and security of these systems—managing firewalls, monitoring network activity, and promoting best practices such as infrastructure‑as‑code.

• Architect, implement, and maintain complex AWS networking environments (VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups)
• Lead the management of AWS Direct Connect links and Site‑to‑Site VPNs to remote sites
• Oversee Cisco on‑premise production networking, including hardware/software administration and advanced troubleshooting
• Design and support Kubernetes networking, including ingress/egress, load balancing, and distribution of BGP services
• Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot BGP and OSPF routing protocols
• Collaborate closely with IT and product teams to automate network provisioning and management
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership in networking
• Ensure network security, compliance, and best practices across all environments
• Proactively monitor network performance and resolve complex issues
• Document network architecture, configurations, and operational procedures

• 8+ years of professional experience in network administration (cloud and on‑premise)
• Advanced expertise with AWS networking (VPC, Direct Connect, VPN)
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Cisco networking equipment and protocols
• Experience with automation and Dev Ops practices such as infrastructure as code
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes networking concepts
• Proven ability to configure and troubleshoot BGP and OSPF
• Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Strong collaboration skills and flexibility to work across IT and Dev Ops teams
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and leadership abilities
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
• Familiarity with Cilium CNI
• Knowledge of Zero Trust networking principles
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Cisco CCNP/CCIE, CKA/CKAD, or Cilium Certified Associate (CCA)
• Experience with hybrid and multi‑cloud networking architectures

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