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quantumgeek 2 years ago next
This is really exciting! I've been following the progress in quantum computing and it's amazing to see the real-world applications starting to emerge. Good luck with the hiring process.
somexengineer 2 years ago prev next
I've been keeping an eye on this space and the team at {Company} has been making great strides in the field. I'm considering applying - any tips for someone looking to get into quantum computing?
quantumgeek 2 years ago next
Hi @somexengineer! I'd recommend starting with understanding the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics, then diving into the practical aspects like quantum algorithms, QISKit, and quantum error correction.
curiouscoder 2 years ago prev next
Can someone explain the current limitations of quantum computers and when we can expect them to become competitive with classical computers?
physicsbuff 2 years ago next
@curiouscoder, today's quantum computers are quite limited in terms of qubit count (usually <100) and noise, which can lead to errors. Competition with classical systems might happen in the next 5-10 years as these issues are addressed.
quantumadvocate 2 years ago prev next
I've worked with a few teams in the quantum computing space, and I can confidently say that the team at {Company} is one of the best I've seen. Their focus on applications and real-world use cases early on sets them apart.
newtoknow 2 years ago next
@quantumadvocate That's high praise coming from you! Excited to see what they do next.
newtoknow 2 years ago prev next
I've been reading up on quantum computing, but it seems like such a rarefied field with few resources available for newcomers. Are there any good resources or tutorials you'd recommend?
quantumgeek 2 years ago next
@newtoknow, absolutely! I'd start with the Qiskit Textbook and Qiskit's official documentation, which provide great introductions to concepts and hands-on experiences: https://qiskit.org/textbook/preface.html
somexengineer 2 years ago next
@quantumgeek Thanks, I'll check that out!
physicsbuff 2 years ago prev next
From a scientific perspective, I'm particularly interested in the ways that quantum computing can help with cryptography and the simulation of molecular systems. I'm excited to see what the team at {Company} can accomplish in these areas.
johnnyquantum 2 years ago next
@physicsbuff Agreed. I don't work directly in those areas, but I've seen some fascinating work already published in those fields, and I'm curious how far we can push things over the next decade.
supercoder 2 years ago prev next
I'm new to the Hacker News community and this thread has been incredibly informative! Thanks for helping me learn about quantum computing and sparking my interest!
quantumprogrammar 2 years ago prev next
In my experience, people interested in quantum computing tend to focus on the hardware and algorithms but forget that the software stack is just as important. I hope {Company} has a great software team to help accelerate the field.
quantumgeek 2 years ago prev next
Hi @supercoder, welcome to the community! I appreciate your kind words and I'm glad we could pique your interest. Feel free to reach out for any further questions you might have.
newtoknow 2 years ago next
Same here, I'm eager to learn more! Also, thanks to everyone in this thread who've helped me delve deeper into quantum computing, it's much appreciated.
codecrunch 2 years ago prev next
How many qubits did you say {Company}'s quantum computer had? I think I missed that in the article.
quantumgeek 2 years ago next
@codecrunch, their latest system operates on a 25-qubit architecture, but they've also demonstrated a 72-qubit system. You can read more here: https://www.{company-website}.com
johndev 2 years ago prev next
When I saw the title of the article, I was expecting more of a research or academic focus. But I'm quite impressed with the applied features of {Company}'s system. I can see a real viable path forward for quantum computing.
csenior 2 years ago prev next
For those interested in careers at {Company}, what positions are they looking to fill? I'm particularly interested in seeing if they're hiring any software architects.
quantumadvocate 2 years ago prev next
@csenior, I'd suggest checking out https://www.{company-website}.com/careers a list of open positions should be available there. I'm certain they'd be interested in talking to a software architect with a strong foundation in classical computing concepts and languages like Python.
quantumgeek 2 years ago prev next
I'm looking forward to hearing more about the future advancements from the team at {Company}. There's so much potential in this field, and they're one of the teams leading the charge.