How Quantum Companies Can Win Top Talent

4 proven ways to strengthen your hiring strategy
 
Hiring in the quantum industry is tough. The demand for quantum engineers, physicists and software specialists far exceeds supply, and competition is coming from all directions: big tech, government labs and fast-growing startups.
 
So how do you attract the people you actually need to build and scale?
 
1. Lead with your mission (and make it sharp)
The best candidates want to work on meaningful, impactful projects. If your mission is vague or buried in academic jargon, you’re missing a major opportunity. Be clear about what you’re building, why it matters, and how new hires will help shape that future.
 
2. Speed up your hiring decisions
In a fast-moving market, timing is everything. If you’re taking 3–4 weeks to make an offer, or ghosting candidates after interviews, you’re already behind. Build a focused hiring process with no more than 2–3 stages and tight turnaround times for feedback.
 
3. Offer more than a paycheck
Top-tier candidates often have multiple offers. Competitive salary matters, but so does the opportunity to make a real impact, work with brilliant people, and grow. Flexibility, access to quantum hardware or platforms, and a clear development path can all tip the balance.
 
4. Write job ads that actually sell the role
If your job descriptions are dry, overly technical, or unclear, you’re turning away great people. Be human. Talk about your team, the projects, the tools, and what success looks like. Make it easy for the right people to imagine themselves on board.
 
Need support hiring in quantum tech?
At IntaPeople, we partner with quantum companies to find the highly specialised talent they need, from physicists and researchers to embedded engineers and software leads. If you’re scaling and want experienced recruiters who understand quantum, we’re here to help.
 
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