Senior Curriculum Designer and Instructor

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Curriculum Designer and Instructor who has experience writing technical content and facilitating both online and in-person courses. This role is responsible for creating new online curriculum to include content such as explaining formulation of optimization problems targeting workforce scheduling, production scheduling, resource allocation, and other industrial applications. This role will also update the existing online curriculum, deliver engaging and high-quality training (both online and in-person), and provide administrative support for training operations.  

Our goal is to harness the power of D-Wave’s hybrid quantum solutions and advanced quantum systems to solve complex optimization challenges for our customers. If you’re passionate about teaching problem formulation and how to develop production applications, this role is for you. You will collaborate with technical teams to write content and design curriculum that drives tangible business value.  

Do you have expertise in optimization and an ability to learn and apply new technologies? Are you experienced in designing online curriculum for diverse adult learners? If so, we want to hear from you! This role offers an exciting opportunity to help meet the demand for quantum computing training and make a significant impact in the industry.  

What you'll do

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and collaborate with other SMEs to create content for new and existing online and in-person courses, covering topics such as quantum computing, optimization, problem formulation, building optimization models, benchmarking, and building production applications. 

• Facilitate discussions and resolve differing opinions from SMEs and stakeholders on curriculum content and structure. 

• Write assessments that will measure the effectiveness of curriculum and learning experiences. 

• Work with Learning Solutions team members to determine appropriate instructional design strategies for content and assessments. 

• Assist in developing new courses and updating existing courses. 

• Serve as an instructor for online courses, including hosting office hours, engaging in discussion boards, answering questions, and providing feedback on assignments. 

• Support LMS administrative tasks, including course preparation and generating reports.  

• Teach in-person courses, including traveling to training sites, setting up classrooms, assisting learners with account setup, and troubleshooting technical issues. 

• Ensure consistency and quality in training delivery by supporting other instructors and conducting train-the-trainer sessions. 

About You

• Master’s degree with 3+ years' experience, or a PhD with Post-Doc experience, in operations research, optimization, physics, mathematics, computer science, or related field, or equivalent work experience.    

• Experience in solving practical industrial optimization problems (discrete or continuous).  

• Knowledge of optimization methods such as mixed-integer programming, constraint programming, and advanced heuristic techniques.  

• Strong ability to serve as a SME and collaborate with other SMEs to create, review, and update content and curriculum. 

• Extensive experience designing technical curriculum for adult learners. 

• Proven track record working with small, agile teams to create and deliver engaging course content.   

• Skilled in delivering technical training (online and in-person), supporting adult learners, tracking course metrics, and improving courses for an optimal learner experience.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complete concepts clearly. 

• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration skills. 

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 explain how our rubrics work across all our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture) offerings. 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.