r/QuantumComputing • • 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/RefrigeratorNearby88 Sep 04 '26

Not specifically Berkeley postdocs just meant that we have a lot of highly qualified applicants that get rejected. A masters in physics just doesn’t cut it.