About the roleD-Wave is seeking a Staff Technical Account Manager (TAM) with strong Optimization knowledge to lead technical engagements with Italian customers and support the integration and deployment of our quantum computing solutions.
In this client-facing advisory role, you'll act as a trusted technical advisor externally, helping customers identify use cases, solve complex problems, and achieve successful adoption of our platform.
Internally, you'll collaborate closely with sales, product, professional services and business development teams to ensure customer needs are met and value is delivered.
What you'll doPresent our product to customer prospects, understanding their most critical computational challenges and mapping company value accordingly
Translate and present the company's vision, strategy, and product roadmap to both executive-level and technical stakeholders
Deliver technical presentations at large events such as conferences, webinars, and seminars
Support marketing efforts by hosting webinars, staffing conference booths, and representing the company at industry events
Hold regular technical meetings with clients during rollout, expansion, and support phases, identifying opportunities for further ROI
Build and maintain long-term technical relationships with customer teams across the project lifecycle
Identify and recommend new projects that can leverage the D-Wave's solutions
Serve as a technical resource on quantum optimization, industry trends, and competitive positioning
Convey customer requirements to internal product and development teams, advocating for client needs
Communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively across multiple platforms and audiences
Demonstrate a strong customer support mindset, meeting clients where they are and delivering candid, thoughtful guidance
Support the identification of professional service opportunities through discovery meetings with customers and prospects,



and collaborate with the professional services team
Provide technical support to customer's project through Advisory Service
Travel may be required to conferences, client meetings, training sessions, and sales events
Please note that this role may start as 100% remote and then transition to a hybrid role with Milan as the location.
About YouBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related STEM field; advanced degree a plus
5+ years combined experience in a technical customer-facing role (e.g. Sales Engineer, Technical Account Manager, Presales, Solution Integrator, Solution Architect, Customer Success) in enterprise software or comparable experience solving problems for clients.
Strong foundation in Optimization (as it relates to Operations Research), algorithms, or applied mathematics
Familiarity with Operations Research techniques and tools (highly desired)
2+ years of hands-on Python programming experience in an enterprise environment
Experience supporting clients in areas of logistics, manufacturing, pharma, fintech, and/or research and education is required
Experience with tools and platforms such as GitHub, and REST APIs
Proven ability to communicate technical content to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience with project areas in logistics, scheduling, resource allocation, or other similar focus preferred
Quantum computing experience is a plus, but not required
AI/LLM experience is a plus, but not required
Project management experience is a plus, but not required
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementIt 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.
No 3rd Party CandidatesNo 3rd party candidates will be accepted
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