# How Quantum Computing Is Building a Software Stack

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Podcast: [The Quantum Computing Podcast with Fexingo: Qubits, Quantum Hardware, and Future Computing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-quantum-computing-podcast-with-fexingo-qubits-quantum-hardware-and-future-computing-7871946)
Published: 2026-06-11T08:32:31+00:00
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## Resource

Episode 44 of the Quantum Computing Podcast with Fexingo dives into the emerging software layer that makes quantum hardware usable. Lucas and Luna explore why quantum operating systems and compilers are the unsung heroes of the field, using concrete examples like IBM's Qiskit and the open-source PennyLane framework. They discuss how these tools abstract away the messy physics of qubits, allowing developers to write algorithms without needing a PhD in quantum mechanics. The conversation centers on the 'quantum software stack' — from high-level circuit design down to machine-level pulse control — and why it may determine which quantum hardware architecture wins commercially. They also touch on the talent shortage: software engineers who understand quantum concepts are rare, and companies like IonQ and Rigetti are racing to close that gap. This episode gives listeners a clear mental model of the software ecosystem powering the next generation of computing. #QuantumSoftwareStack #Qiskit #PennyLane #IBM #IonQ #Rigetti #QuantumCompilers #QuantumOperatingSystems #QubitAbstraction #PulseControl #QuantumAlgorithms #QuantumProgramming #TechPodcast #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #QuantumComputingPodcast #FutureComputing Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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