🚀 Careers in Quantum Computing
Discover career paths, required skills, and opportunities in the quantum industry
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🚀 The Quantum Career Landscape
Quantum computing careers span research, engineering, applications—demand growing 40-55% annually as industry matures. 12,000+ quantum jobs globally (2024), salaries $120-220K, competition from tech giants and startups. Interdisciplinary field requires physics, CS, engineering expertise.
💡 Career Opportunity
Early-stage field: First-generation quantum professionals shape industry—like early internet/AI pioneers. High demand: Limited talent pool, aggressive recruiting by IBM, Google, AWS, startups. Multiple paths: Technical (research, engineering), applied (solutions, consulting), business (product, strategy).
📊 Job Market Growth
20203,200 jobs
20227,500 jobs
202412,000 jobs
2030 (projected)45,000+ jobs
Average Salary:
$150K median
PhD Positions:
~60% roles
Remote Options:
~35% hybrid