Moderate AI Risk (43–48%)
Industry occupation-mix grade — shared by every Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation employer tracked
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
Workforce AI-exposure profile for D-Wave Quantum Inc.: industry grade C (46.8/100), plus SEC headcount and BLS occupation mix.
Weighted average O*NET AI exposure score for this industry's occupation mix
D-Wave Quantum Inc.'s workforce carries a grade C AI-risk profile (46.8% weighted exposure), 4.9 points above the 41.9% average across 1,965 tracked employers. That is broadly typical of the industries tracked here; it describes the industry, not this company's own staffing.
Where D-Wave Quantum Inc. sits among tracked employers
Industry occupation-mix AI exposure across the 1,965 public employers tracked. The marker is Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation's value, which every employer we track in that sector shares — it is not a measurement of D-Wave Quantum Inc. specifically.
Where D-Wave Quantum Inc.'s industry AI exposure sits
Industry occupation-mix AI exposure across tracked public employers
46.8% Higher than most higher than 80% of 1,965 employers
Employers, banded by industry AI-exposure mix
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Source O*NET / PlainWorkforce employer industry mix · 2026-05-15
AI Displacement Risk Analysis
Companies in Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation sit in a mid industry AI-exposure band. Some roles will be augmented, while core work still needs judgment, creativity, or complex problem-solving.
Industry exposure standing
Signature: 46.8/100 (grade C) · industry AI-exposure score (corpus extremity among disclosed peers)
As of May 2026, D-Wave Quantum Inc. sits near the middle on both disclosed headcount and three-year change. Industry grade C (46.8/100) is shared by every tracked employer in Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation. As of May 2026, D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) has no XBRL headcount on file. Industry grade C (46.8/100) from Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation is the primary measurable signal here.
SIC 7374 · NAICS 51 · 6 estimated roles; largest share Software developers · sources SEC EDGAR · O*NET 30.0 · BLS industry-occupation distributions.
Estimated Workforce Occupation Mix (Industry Average)
D-Wave Quantum Inc. does not publish its own occupation breakdown, so this reflects the typical occupation mix for other employers in Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (BLS industry-occupation employment distributions), not company-specific data. AI exposure scores from O*NET Database 30.0.
| Occupation | Est. Workforce Share | AI Exposure |
|---|---|---|
| Software developers SOC 15-1252 | | |
| Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks SOC 43-5071 | | |
| First-line supervisors of retail sales workers SOC 41-1011 | | |
| Funeral home managers SOC 11-9171 | | |
| Insurance underwriters SOC 13-2053 | | |
| Set and exhibit designers SOC 27-1027 | | |
For task-level context on high-exposure mixes, see how AI affects different job types.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AI risk grade for D-Wave Quantum Inc.'s industry?
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) maps to Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation, whose occupation mix is in the upper third of industry AI exposure here (grade C, 46.8/100). Every tracked employer in that sector shares the same grade - it describes the industry mix, not D-Wave Quantum Inc.'s own roster. Companies in Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation sit in a mid industry AI-exposure band. Some roles will be augmented, while core work still needs judgment, creativity, or complex problem-solving.
How is the AI risk score calculated?
The score uses the company's primary industry (SIC 7374: Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation), mapped to BLS occupational employment shares. Each occupation gets an O*NET task-level AI exposure weight; the industry mix is the weighted average. 0 = no exposure; 100 = maximum.
Which occupations at D-Wave Quantum Inc. face the most AI risk?
Largest estimated shares in the Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation mix: Software developers (45% AI exposure); Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks (60% AI exposure); First-line supervisors of retail sales workers (45% AI exposure). Treat these as industry-typical roles, not D-Wave Quantum Inc.'s published org chart.
How many employees does D-Wave Quantum Inc. have?
D-Wave Quantum Inc. does not disclose employee count in recent XBRL filings. Check the latest 10-K or annual report for a current figure.
Has D-Wave Quantum Inc. had layoffs?
WARN Act layoff notices for D-Wave Quantum Inc. are published by state labor agencies and the U.S. Department of Labor when a covered mass layoff hits the 100-worker threshold. Many quieter workforce changes never appear in WARN.
What industry is D-Wave Quantum Inc. in?
D-Wave Quantum Inc. is classified under SIC 7374 (Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation), mapping to NAICS sector 51. That classification selects the BLS occupation mix behind the AI exposure grade.
What to do with this
Use D-Wave Quantum Inc.'s risk profile above to plan next steps, not just react to the grade.
- Compare this employer against another company on AI risk, headcount, and trend using the interactive tool. Workforce comparison tool
- This employer skews toward higher-exposure occupations, see how AI affects different task mixes. How AI affects different job types
- See how every tracked employer ranks nationwide by AI displacement risk. Employer AI risk rankings
AI risk scores are estimates based on industry-level occupation distributions and may not reflect individual employer hiring practices; this is not financial advice.
AI risk scores are estimates based on industry-level occupation distributions and may not reflect individual employer hiring practices. Data sources: SEC EDGAR (company SIC codes) · O*NET Database 30.0 (AI exposure scores) · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034. This is not financial advice.