Director of Quantum Research+43% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
84% of observed moves out of Quantum Hardware Lead go here (4,200 careers)
executive stepconfidence high4,200 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Observed career paths · quantum_computing
Where does a Quantum Hardware Lead go next?
7 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Specialist path
Director of Applied Mathematics+9% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Modeling Team Lead. 4% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate210 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
VP Research & Development-1% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Research. 3% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Adjacent career
Modeling Team Lead-24% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
4% of observed moves out of Quantum Hardware Lead go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Statistics-21% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
4% of observed moves out of Quantum Hardware Lead go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of PMO-38% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
4% of observed moves out of Quantum Hardware Lead go here (180 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate180 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there