quantum computing jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-08-27, quantum computing appears in 10 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Technical Program Manager roles.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-08-27
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Frequently asked questions about quantum computing
+Is quantum computing in demand in 2026?
Yes. quantum computing appears in 10 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-08-27. It is most often required for Technical Program Manager roles (30% of Technical Program Manager postings list it).
+What jobs require quantum computing?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-27, the job titles most likely to require quantum computing are Technical Program Manager (30% of postings list quantum computing), Research Scientist (20% of postings list quantum computing), Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Architect (10% of postings list quantum computing).
+What skills are commonly paired with quantum computing?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-08-27), quantum computing most often appears alongside Python, PyTorch, experiment design, GitLab, Version control.
+Where is quantum computing most in demand?
As of 2026-08-27, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring quantum computing are Boston, Boulder, Singapore, Fremont, Santa Clara, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
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Weekly job postings requiring quantum computing — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require quantum computing
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Program Manager | 3 | 30.0% |
| Research Scientist | 2 | 20.0% |
| Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Architect | 1 | 10.0% |
| Quantum Success Engineer | 1 | 10.0% |
| Research & Development Intern | 1 | 10.0% |
| Research Associate | 1 | 10.0% |
| Software Engineering Manager | 1 | 10.0% |
Top metros hiring for quantum computing
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 2 | 20.0% |
| Boulder | 2 | 20.0% |
| Singapore | 2 | 20.0% |
| Fremont | 1 | 10.0% |
| Santa Clara | 1 | 10.0% |
Skills commonly paired with quantum computing
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-27. Skills are resolved against the Skillenai canonical taxonomy, so the same entity is counted whether a posting writes 'Python', 'Python 3', or 'python'. Pages refresh weekly (or daily for the top-50 most-requested skills).
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