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 Yaad Oren serves as the managing director for SAP Labs US and leads the company's global business technology innovation team.
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 SAP stands as the biggest software firm outside of America and a frontrunner in cloud-based quantum computing solutions.
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 Oren shared with BI the requirements for entering the field and described his experiences working in a quantum laboratory.
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 Should industry leaders’ predictions come to pass, 2030 will mark the beginning of the decade known as
 quantum computing
 , causing an explosion of innovation much like machine learning and artificial intelligence have over the last decade. Yaad Oren, a managing director at SAP Labs, one of the world's biggest software companies, shared how to get into this growing field.
 
 
 Quantum computing is a multidisciplinary field involving elements from computer science, physics, and mathematics. It leverages quantum mechanics to solve complex problems faster than is possible using classical computers, with researchers optimistic it could revolutionize medicine, data privacy, and more. Advancement in the field relies both on hardware research and software and algorithmic development — and the quantum business is booming.
 
 
 According to research by Boston Consulting Group, the industry attracted $1.2 billion from venture capitalists in 2023 despite a 50% drop in overall tech investments that year. BCG projects that quantum computing will create between $450 billion and $850 billion of economic value globally and sustain a $90-$170 billion market for hardware and software providers by the year 2040.
 
 
 According to LinkedIn, the salary ranges for positions in quantum computing start at around $150,000 annually but can soar significantly over $500,000 per year based on the specific job title and organization. But what skills do you need to enter this expanding—and highly profitable—sector?
 
 
 Oren serves as the managing director at SAP Labs US and leads the company’s global business technology innovation team. As the world's biggest non-U.S.-based software firm by revenue, SAP holds a prominent position in cloud-based quantum computing solutions.
 
 
 He informed Business Insider that in the industry, recruiters prioritize finding candidates with curiosity above all else.
 
 
 Certainly, we require expertise — as quantum is an incredibly profound field of science and practice demanding extensive knowledge — however, if you keep up with the industry trends, you'll notice there are numerous areas where this isn’t the only requirement.
 disruptions going with quantum
 Oren stated, "We’re certainly searching for individuals who can drive change and foster curiosity since the field isn’t confident that today’s quantum tech will prevail as the ultimate design. It’s akin to constructing a structure from scratch.”
 
 
 With so much of the final architecture of the quantum landscape still undecided, the companies advancing the technology — including IBM, Microsoft, Google, and
 Amazon
 — are reliant on new ideas, and researchers resilient enough to handle failure, Oren said.
 
 
 "Some projects will be successful, some of them will fail," Oren said. "This is why I think many young people coming to the industry have the ability to be change agents and challenge the paradigm that we have today."
 
 
 For those looking to break into the industry, expertise in developing algorithms, hardware engineering,
 cryptography
 , and data science are skills in high demand. There's a lot of overlap with those working now in artificial intelligence, and the two technologies will feed off each other. Still, a wide range of engineering skills and computer science is required to fulfill the promise of quantum computing — and workers who manage to snag one of these in-demand quantum roles should be prepared to wear multiple hats.
 
 
 "The average day is very diverse at the moment because the field is maturing very fast, and there's so much to do," Oren said.
 
 
 A typical day for a quantum expert at SAP Labs starts with conducting research, the complexity of which varies depending on the project being tackled. However, the company's researchers also partner with academics, work on public-funded projects with various governments, and meet with business clients to identify and address their needs.
 
 
 However, due to the multitude of stakeholders and interests involved, the range of activities we engage in and the variety of partners we collaborate with make our work incredibly intriguing," Oren stated. "Given all this interest, it’s an exceptionally fascinating period to be part of the quantum field—not just within academic laboratories, where things are already quite remarkable.
 
 
 If he were to offer one piece of advice to someone just starting out in the realm of quantum computing, it would be to gain proficiency in related areas such as quantum physics.
 quantum mechanics
 , and quantum chemistry — because, unlike their classical counterparts, working with quantum systems requires an entirely different vocabulary and skill set.
 
 
 Quantum is tackling exponential complexity, implying that when multiple variables come into play, the increase in complexity isn’t just linear but exponential," stated Oren. However, he also noted that this intricate nature offers "numerous possibilities for development.
 


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