A Quantum Software Engineer creates and develops software frameworks for controlling and simulating quantum computers, including quantum software compilers and optimizers. They act as negotiators between cloud quantum and classical computers, overseeing error management and mitigation during the allocation of quantum resources in rack supercomputers.
Quantum Software Engineers earn between $80,000 and $160,000, depending on expertise and geography. Integrating software design with quantum computing requires significant skill to create and maintain robust quantum software stacks. You can learn more about Quantum jobs salaries here.
There are approximately 3,800 to 4,500 Quantum Software Engineers worldwide, making quantum computing software and building the infrastructure for quantum algorithms on which the industry is currently riding. Quantum Software Engineers are in demand by all leading quantum computing companies, including IBM, Google, Microsoft Azure Quantum, and Rigetti Computing, to build and maintain their quantum cloud frameworks and integrated development environments.
What is the average base salary?
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What qualifications are needed to become a Quantum Software Engineer?
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering is required. Experience in quantum programming languages, system architecture, software development, and performance optimization techniques is valuable as well.
What does a Quantum Software Engineer do?
A Quantum Software Engineer builds quantum computing infrastructure. This includes compilers, control systems, simulators, and middleware, that translates quantum circuits into hardware instructions for quantum processors.
What is the average salary for a Quantum Software Engineer?
Quantum Software Engineers earn $80,000-$160,000 globally. American positions averaging $127,000. European roles around €105,000, while remote positions at $122,000 annually.
What tools do Quantum Software Engineers work with?
They work with quantum SDKs like Qiskit and Cirq. They also work with programming languages like Python and C++, compiler frameworks, cloud platforms, and hardware control systems for superconducting or ion-trap processors.
More Quantum Job Salaries
Quantum Technical Writer
Creates documentation, and technical content for quantum computing products and research.
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Quantum Systems Engineer
Integrates quantum hardware and software components into complete quantum computing systems.
Quantum Software Developer
Creates software applications, develops compilers, and builds tools for quantum programming.
Quantum Sensing Engineer
Develops quantum sensors for precision measurement apps in navigation, medical imaging & research.
Quantum Research Scientist
Conducts research in quantum computing, develops new theories, and publishes findings.
Quantum Physicist
Investigates quantum phenomena at atomic and subatomic levels to advance fundamental understanding.
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