Following a quiet August, the quantum technology job market has shown signs of a revitalization in September 2025. The preliminary report indicates a positive shift, with global job postings increasing by 10.6% compared to the previous month. Regionally, Europe led the way with a robust increase of 15.8%, while North America saw a modest rise of 5.8%. The Rest of the World also experienced growth, with job postings up by 9.7% (see Table 1 below).
This rebound follows a slowdown in August 2025, when the final report revealed a month-over-month decline in global job postings by 9.4%. Europe faced a significant drop of 17.1%, while North America managed a slight gain of 0.3%. The Rest of the World also saw a downturn, with postings down by 11.0% (see Table 2 below).
Looking at the trailing 12-month count of new job postings (see Table 3 below), September 2025 reflects a slight overall increase of 0.8%. Europe recorded a growth of 1.0%, while North America remained unchanged at 0.0%. In contrast, the Rest of the World showed a healthy increase of 3.5%.
These statistics reflect the resilience of the quantum technology job market as it navigates seasonal fluctuations and external economic factors. The positive momentum in September suggests a seasonally-based, renewed interest in talent acquisition and strategic hiring, positioning the industry for potential job growth in the months ahead.
| Region | M/M Change |
|---|---|
| GLOBAL | 10.6% |
| EUROPE | 15.8% |
| NORTH AMERICA | 5.8% |
| REST OF WORLD | 9.7% |
| *REPORTING MONTH: September 2025 |
| Region | M/M Change |
|---|---|
| GLOBAL | -9.4% |
| EUROPE | -17.1% |
| NORTH AMERICA | 0.3% |
| REST OF WORLD | -11.0% |
| *REPORTING MONTH: August 2025 |
| Region | M/M Change |
|---|---|
| GLOBAL | 0.8% |
| EUROPE | 1.0% |
| NORTH AMERICA | 0.0% |
| REST OF WORLD | 3.5% |
| *REPORTING MONTH: September 2025 |
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 November 5, 2025.