Quantum software testing introduces new challenges that differ fundamentally from those in classical software engineering. Aims: This study investigates how the quantum software industry defines testing roles and what skills are expected from professionals in these positions. Method: We analyzed 110 job postings from organizations involved in quantum software and hardware development, identifying activities, competencies, and skill requirements related to testing. Results: The findings show that testing in quantum contexts combines traditional software quality assurance with experimental validation, emphasizing calibration, control, and hybrid quantum-classical verification. Employers seek professionals who integrate programming and automation expertise with quantum-specific technical knowledge and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. Conclusions: Quantum software testing remains at an early but rapidly evolving stage that bridges software engineering and experimental physics, highlighting the need for educational and research efforts that align testing practices with industrial realities.
翻译:量子软件测试带来了与经典软件工程根本不同的新挑战。目的:本研究探讨量子软件行业如何定义测试角色,以及这些职位对专业人员提出了哪些技能要求。方法:我们分析了来自参与量子软件和硬件开发组织的110份招聘信息,识别了与测试相关的活动、能力及技能需求。结果:研究发现,量子环境下的测试将传统软件质量保证与实验验证相结合,强调校准、控制以及量子-经典混合验证。雇主寻求能够将编程和自动化专业知识与量子特定技术知识及跨学科协作能力相结合的专业人才。结论:量子软件测试仍处于早期但快速发展的阶段,它连接了软件工程与实验物理学,凸显了教育及研究工作需要使测试实践与工业现实相协调的必要性。