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Quantum Software Engineer
Writes algorithms that run on quantum computers instead of classical hardware
£65k–£150k Deep tech
What it involves
Develops quantum algorithms and hybrid classical-quantum applications for optimisation, simulation and cryptography problems that classical computers handle poorly.
Skills & knowledge needed
Quantum computing (Qiskit/Cirq)Linear algebraPythonAlgorithm designPhysics fundamentals
Why it's emerging now
Quantum computing is approaching commercial usefulness for specific problem classes — early expertise is rare and valuable.
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