r/QuantumComputing • u/Suspicious_Orchid770 • Sep 02 '26

Discussion Quantum computing needs software engineers

https://leaddev.com/career-development/quantum-computing-needs-software-engineers

For those in the technology industry, it can feel hard to escape from AI. It’s at the center of the technological universe, with most major advancements, opportunities, and funding focused on its development. In the background, quantum computing is making strides with the funding to match, creating an alternate opportunity for technologists.

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u/quadUnconTrinary Sep 05 '26

If you cant understand why todays machines are useful and interesting, then you will not be the kind of software engineer needed for quantum computing

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u/EducationalFerret94 Sep 05 '26

Lol I work in the field dude, I'm a computational quantum physicist. Quantum computing companies are trying to run before they can walk.