Building the quantum workforce
Quantum technology is moving from research labs into industry. Employers now hire engineers, software developers, security specialists, and executives, as well as physicists. Across our network, we work on both sides of the skills gap. Quantum Academy trains professionals in quantum technologies. Quantum Careers helps employers hire for quantum roles, as a separate service.
What we see in the market
Our team works in this market as consultants, instructors, and writers. The figures below come from published research.
Not only physicists
Quantum companies hire engineers, software developers, security specialists, and business professionals. Many of these people add quantum knowledge to a specialty they already have.
Post-quantum deadlines across industries
Governments and regulators have set dates for the move to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Banks, telecoms, and public agencies hire PQC specialists to meet them. See the deadlines by industry.
Professionals who want to move in
In our teaching, we meet engineers, security professionals, and executives who want to move into quantum technology. Many of them ask us where to start.
Few specialist providers
Few recruiters or training providers specialize in quantum technology. We built our network to serve this field.
How our network works on it
Our mission is to close the gap between the skills quantum employers need and the people who have them. Each part of our network is a separate service with its own terms.
Training
Quantum Academy trains professionals in post-quantum cryptography, quantum computing, sensing, and leadership. Practitioners in the field teach the courses.
Hiring
We list quantum roles from employers’ own careers sites. We also run executive searches for leaders and senior specialists.
Expert advice
Organizations that need advice before they hire can consult vetted quantum specialists through the Quantum Experts network.
Consulting
Applied Quantum helps organizations plan and run quantum computing and post-quantum security programs.
Candidates never pay Quantum Careers anything. You never need a Quantum Academy course to work with us. We never suggest that a course or credential improves a candidate’s chances with us or with our clients.
Read more
We describe these trends in more detail, with their sources, in Quantum Careers in 2026 (No PhD Required) on PostQuantum.com.
To see which industries hire quantum professionals, and the roles in each technology area, see Industries and Technology areas.
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