Insider Brief
Diraq argues that the quantum computing industry will need broader workforce pathways beyond PhD-level hiring to support future commercial growth.
The company highlights undergraduate engineering programs, technical training, and specialized roles such as cryogenic engineering as potential workforce models for scaling quantum companies.
Diraq states that doctoral researchers will remain essential for advanced quantum research, while many engineering and operational roles may not require PhD-level expertise.
Picture: Alex Dickie, one of Diraq’s first hires with only an undergraduate engineering degree.
