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What is the quantum computing specific term for a "computer programmer?"

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    What makes you think that there is a specific term?
    – Stephie
    Commented Nov 14, 2015 at 17:13
  • The specific term will be; computer programmer. I say "will be" because quantum computers don't actually exist to any usuable extent and probably never will.
    – Joe Dark
    Commented Nov 14, 2015 at 17:18
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    When quantum computers become widespread enough to support quantum hackers, they will undoubtedly be called quackers.
    – Peter Shor
    Commented Nov 14, 2015 at 22:26
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    @PeterShor - And the black hats will be quacker crumbs.
    – Hot Licks
    Commented Nov 14, 2015 at 23:48
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    I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it asks for a name that has nothing to do with EL&U. It belongs to a computer/programming community.
    – user140086
    Commented Nov 15, 2015 at 5:30

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It's little more than a buzzword but the inevitable term for it is:

Quantum programmer

Some people already claim to be quantum programmers. Can't say that it pays much. (65k)

The technology needs to progress significantly before it really means anything. But I've never seen that stop the marketing department from leveraging a good buzzword.

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    But they're calling themselves quantum programmers because the results of their work is indeterminate.
    – Hot Licks
    Commented Nov 14, 2015 at 23:49
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    And as long as you don't turn on the monitor the software is both working and not working at the same time.
    – Misneac
    Commented Nov 14, 2015 at 23:58

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