Quantum Technology Workforce Monitoring Report – March 17, 2025

Job Postings Decline from January Levels

The quantum technology industry faced a notable downturn in job postings during February 2025, as illustrated in Table 1. The global job count experienced a significant decline of 11.7%, with North America bearing the brunt of this decrease at 15.2%. While seeing a smaller contraction of 1.7%, Europe still contributed to the overall negative trend. The Rest of the World saw the most dramatic drop, with new job postings plummeting by 38.7%. This downturn starkly contrasts with the previous month’s performance. January 2025 showcased a robust recovery, as detailed in Table 2, with global job announcements soaring by 49.5%, led by an astonishing 102.0% increase in the Rest of the World.

In addition to the month-over-month changes, the trailing 12-month count of new jobs provided a sobering perspective in February 2025, as shown in Table 3. Globally, there was a slight decline of 1.5%, with Europe experiencing a more pronounced drop of 2.3%. North America reported a decrease of 1.2%, while the Rest of the World managed a modest increase of 0.8%. These figures reveal a challenging landscape for the quantum technology sector, suggesting that the robust growth observed in January may have been an anomaly rather than a sustained trend. The data underscores the volatility inherent in the industry, pointing to the need for cautious optimism as stakeholders navigate the complexities of this evolving market.

The Quantum Technology Workforce Monitor Report compiles data from publicly announced job openings within the quantum technology sector. This report is published monthly on the QED-C Blog. The next update will be available after April 5, 2025.