Physics Quantum Computing Career After BSc Physics: Opportunities?

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Opportunities for starting a career in quantum computing after completing a BSc in Physics are available, particularly for those with strong research experience. Pursuing an MSc in Quantum Computing can provide specific pathways, although the discussion highlights the need for clarity regarding job qualifications and company reputations. Concerns were raised about discussing companies like D-Wave, emphasizing the importance of providing references or links to support claims made about their achievements. It was noted that while having relevant research experience can lead to job opportunities in quantum computing, such positions are relatively rare. An example was shared of a successful case where an undergraduate researcher in superconducting device physics secured a role in a leading quantum computing R&D division.
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Is there any opportunities to start Quantum Computing career after BSc Physics?
 
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To study Quantum Computing in MSc is there any specific options available?
 
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With respect to the deleted posts here: It is a small line between a reasonable talk about special companies, bashing them or promoting them. Neither promotion nor bashing can be in our interest. I can imagine that D-wave is an issue in this context people want to talk about. But if so, please name the references, or even better provide the links rather than to claim something which cannot be proven or is troublesome to prove. E.g. I didn't find the specifics listed in one of the removed posts on their website. In addition the list contained a rather general list of qualifications which applies to basically all jobs. No need to mention a special company then.

As it is apparently not clear, whether D-wave already (state of today) has achieved their goals or not, we would prefer to avoid this matter. You're welcome to answer the OP's question and if the naming of certain companies cannot be avoided, please add references or links.
 
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If you have strong, related research experience you can get a job in quantum computing, but from what I understand, it's quite rare.

A friend of mine who was an exceptional researcher as an undergraduate in experimental low-temperature electronics/superconducting device physics got a job at a top company's quantum computing R&D division.
 
I don't know if anyone on here works for any of the well known defense companies of your country, whichever country you are from?? Also, if you choose to work in one, do you think the engineering education provide from your school would adequately prepare you for the job. What do I mean by that? Well if you work at say Lockheed Martin and you work in the latest iteration of a missile or if you work at Pratt & Whitney, they assign you to work in the team helping out with building the jet...
Hello, I graduated from undergrad a few years ago with a Major in Physics and minor in Electrical Engineering. I tried to get experience working on and testing circuits through my professor who studied Neutrinos, however covid caused the opportunity to go away and I graduated with no experience or internships. I have attempted to break into the engineering industry with no success. Right now I am considering going for a Masters in Electrical Engineering and I need advice on if this would be...

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