Technical Pre-Sales Engineer – Quantum Computing

Barrington James; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington James seeks a Technical Pre-Sales professional to join our expanding European commercial team. You will translate complex quantum computing concepts for technical and non-technical stakeholders, supporting customers from initial engagement through to technical discussions and commercial opportunities.

The role involves collaborating with sales, product and R&D, engaging with a range of industries across Europe and attending conferences and customer meetings to drive go-to-market

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Quantum Computing/related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience, ideally in private sector.
• Strong understanding of quantum computing fundamentals and ecosystem.
• Knowledge of quantum algorithms, ML, HPC or related technologies.
• Experience in a customer-facing technical role (Pre-Sales, Solutions Eng, etc.).
• Experience with external customers and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to explain complex concepts to varied audiences.
• Startup/scale-up experience is advantageous.
• Understanding of sales processes and commercial metrics.
• Fluent professional English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Communicate the value of quantum computing to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Engage with prospective customers across Europe and identify opportunities.
• Translate customer challenges into business and application opportunities.
• Build relationships with customers and senior decision-makers.
• Support the sales process from initial engagement to contract discussions.
• Collaborate with sales, product and R&D to understand technology and roadmap.
• Attend conferences and customer meetings across Europe.
• Contribute to go-to-market strategy and engagement processes.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Technical Pre-Sales

Communication skills

Education

Master's 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.

This position has been highly popular, and it is likely that it will close shortly. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.