Staff AI Platform Developer [590]
Core
Lead the architecture and development of internal AI tooling using LLMs, AI agents, RAG, and workflow automation to enhance productivity and security for D-Wave's Product Development teams.
Role type
Staff AI Platform Developer (Hands-on Architect & Builder)
Builds
Internal AI-powered solutions, prototypes, and production services integrating with GitHub, Jira, Slack, and business applications.
Domain
Enterprise Software / AI Engineering / Internal Tooling
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
LLM application stack (prompt engineering, RAG, embeddings, vector search, reranking), agentic orchestration frameworks (MCP, ACP), Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, REST API design, Git/CI/CD, Linux/Unix, containerization, production deployment, secure data handling, guardrails design, cost optimization.
Preferred skills
AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, self-hosted/open-source AI model deployments, quantum computing, scientific computing, hardware/software systems.
Responsibilities
Drive AI adoption across Product Development teams, lead architecture and implementation of internal AI solutions, build prototypes and production services, partner with DevOps on reusable platform components, evaluate and select AI models/vendors, design guardrails for data handling and security, transition solutions to product teams, document patterns and best practices, track adoption and operational reliability, promote responsible AI practices, lead AI office hours, participate in on-call rotation.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership