Technical Pre-Sales Engineer – Quantum Computing

Barrington James; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington James is seeking a Technical Pre-Sales professional to join its growing European commercial team. The role sits at the intersection of quantum computing, commercial strategy and customer engagement, translating advanced quantum tech for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You will work with prospective and existing customers across Europe, supporting the full journey from initial engagement to technical discussions, commercial opportunities and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Quantum Computing/Physics/Engineering/CS/ML or related.
• At least 5 years of professional experience, ideally within the private sector.
• Strong understanding of quantum computing fundamentals.
• Knowledge of quantum algorithms, machine learning, HPC or related computational technologies.
• Experience in a customer-facing technical role such as Technical Pre-Sales or similar.
• Experience working directly with external customers and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to varied audiences.
• Startup/scale-up experience in tech is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of commercial performance metrics and sales processes is desirable.
• Fluent professional English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Communicate the value and potential of advanced quantum computing technologies to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Engage with prospective customers across Europe and identify opportunities within targeted industries.
• Understand customer challenges and translate complex technical capabilities into business opportunities.
• Build relationships with customers and executive decision-makers.
• Support the sales process from initial engagement through to contract discussions.
• Collaborate with sales, product and R&D to understand the technology, products and roadmap.
• Attend conferences and customer meetings across Europe.
• Contribute to go-to-market strategy and engagement processes.

Skills

5+ years professional experience

customer-facing technical role

quantum computing fundamentals

quantum algorithms

machine learning

HPC or related tech

explain complex concepts

startup/scale-up experience

English fluency

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Quantum Computing/Physics/Engineering/CS/ML or related

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Pre-Sales professional to join a growing European commercial team.

This role sits at the intersection of quantum computing, commercial strategy and customer engagement. You will act as a technical translator, helping both technical and non-technical stakeholders understand how advanced quantum computing technologies can be applied to their specific challenges.

You will work closely with prospective and existing customers across a range of strategic industries, supporting the full customer journey from initial engagement through to technical discussions, commercial opportunities and ongoing support.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong technical background in quantum computing who enjoys working directly with customers and wants to play a key role in the commercial growth of an innovative technology company.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate the value and potential of advanced quantum computing technologies to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Engage with prospective customers across Europe and identify opportunities within targeted industries.
• Understand customer challenges and translate complex technical capabilities into relevant business and application opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, including senior and executive-level decision-makers.
• Support the commercial team throughout the sales process, from initial engagement through to contract discussions.
• Work closely with sales, product and R&D teams to develop a deep understanding of the company's technology, products and roadmap.
• Attend conferences, industry events and customer meetings across Europe.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of go-to-market strategy, customer engagement processes and commercial activities.

About You

• Master's degree or PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Machine Learning or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of professional experience, ideally within the private sector.
• Strong understanding of quantum computing fundamentals and the broader quantum technology ecosystem.
• Knowledge of quantum algorithms, machine learning, HPC or other relevant computational technologies would be highly beneficial.
• Previous experience in a customer-facing technical role such as Technical Pre-Sales, Solutions Engineering, Field Engineering, Applications Engineering, Technical Business Development or a similar position.
• Experience working directly with external customers and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Previous experience within a startup, scale-up or high-growth technology organisation would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of commercial performance metrics and sales processes is desirable.
• Fluent professional English is essential.