Find Quantum jobs in California

What You Need to Know

California is America's quantum computing capital with the highest concentration of jobs, top salaries, and industry leaders. It is a home to Google, IBM, Rigetti, and countless startups across Silicon Valley.

How many quantum computing jobs are available in California?

Indeed and Quantum Jobs USA combine lists 447 jobs pertaining to quantum computing, and Glassdoor lists 120 jobs of the same nature for California. California remains the state with the most quantum jobs in the United States, all located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We currently have the largest and most powerful quantum computers in the world; and the only ones that are actually supporting business applications in production. Customers are using them to run their business operations today. Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D‑Wave Quantum Inc.

What's the average salary for quantum jobs in California?

The average annual pay is $128,516 in California, with salaries ranging from $84,213 (25th percentile) to $156,676 (75th percentile), and top earners making $204,658 a year. California is the second highest-paying state for quantum computing after Washington D.C.

Which California cities pay the highest quantum salaries?

• San Mateo leads with an average salary of $151,268 a year.
• San Francisco and Sunnyvale offer pay about 16.5% higher than the state average;
• Berkeley tops the chart for quantum research scientists with an average salary of $159,320 a year;
• South San Francisco and Sunnyvale also offer competitive salaries for quantum professionals.

Which companies are hiring quantum professionals in California?

Major employers in California’s quantum industry include:-

• Google Quantum AI (Mountain View)
• Rigetti Computing (Berkeley)
• IBM (San Jose)
• Amazon AWS Center for Quantum Computing (Pasadena)
• Intel
• PsiQuantum
• IonQ
  

Leading research institutions and universities hiring for quantum roles include:-

• University of California, Berkeley
• Stanford University
• California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
• Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
  

What types of quantum roles are common in California?

Common positions include Research Scientists, Quantum Hardware Engineers, Software Engineers, Applied Scientists for quantum system modeling, and positions in superconducting quantum computing fabrication. Jobs include the various aspects of hardware, software, and algorithms, as well as researching machine learning applications for quantum computing. You can search for more jobs at Quantum Jobs.

Why is California the best state for quantum careers?

California is home to some of the most advanced technology companies in the world; alongside leading research universities like Stanford, Berkeley, and Caltech. This combination fosters a workforce that is among the highest compensated in the country.

The state also boasts a thriving startup environment, abundant access to venture capital, and a highly concentrated pool of talent in quantum computing. As a result, California stands out as the foremost location for innovation in quantum computing globally.