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Last Updated: June 16, 2026

Quantum Software Engineer

71.528 € (EUR)/yr

34,39 € (EUR)/hr

3.090 € (EUR)/yr

The average quantum software engineer gross salary in Italy is 71.528 € or an equivalent hourly rate of 34 €. In addition, they earn an average bonus of 3.090 €. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Italy. An entry level quantum software engineer (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of 50.093 €. On the other end, a senior level quantum software engineer (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of 80.802 €.

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Salary Potential

80.759 € (EUR)

13 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Quantum Software Engineer will increase 13 % over 5 years.

Education

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Quantum Software Engineer, the majority at 100% with bachelors.

Typical Field of Study: Computer Programming, Specific Applications

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Italy

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Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern and Western Europe. It consists of a peninsula that extends into the Mediterranean Sea, with the Alps on its northern land border, as well as nearly 800 islands, notably Sicily and Sardinia. Italy shares land borders with France to the west; Switzerland and Austria to the north; Slovenia to the east; and the two enclaves of Vatican City and San Marino. It is the tenth-largest country in Europe by area, covering 301,340 km2 (116,350

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Job Description
Develops, designs, and engineers superconducting processors that utilize quantum bits (qubits) and subatomic particles to perform computations and store information. Reduces the energy consumption of computer hardware and enhances its power to perform calculations faster than classic computers. Collaborates with fabrication, software, and mechanical teams to improve the functionality of computer systems and apply physics to technological development. Incorporates quantum... computing capabilities into programming infrastructure. May write computer code for applications and operate built quantum devices.Read More
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