Pre Sales Engineer – Quantum

Darwin Recruitment; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment is seeking a Pre-Sales Engineer specializing in secure communications to support enterprise and government clients. This role involves collaborating with sales and engineering teams, providing tailored solutions, delivering technical presentations, and guiding proof-of-concept deployments in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years in pre-sales, solutions engineering, or technical consulting.
• Experience with enterprise or government accounts in high-trust environments.
• Ability to adapt in emerging technology settings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical advisor during the pre-sales lifecycle.
• Deliver product demos and technical presentations.
• Lead proof-of-concept and pilot deployments.

Skills

Network Security

Encryption

Cryptographic Protocols

Secure Communications

Technical Communication

Data Protection Technologies

Education

Relevant Technical Certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNP)

Tools

PKI Infrastructure

Networking Equipment

Job description

Pre-Sales Engineer – Secure Communications & Emerging Tech

Location: Remote

Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a driven and technically adept Pre-Sales Engineer to support our enterprise and government customers as they explore cutting-edge secure communications and networking solutions. This role sits at the intersection of technology and business, helping bridge complex technical capabilities with real-world use cases in data protection, secure key exchange, and quantum-safe infrastructure.

You will work closely with sales, product, and engineering teams to educate prospects, develop tailored solutions, deliver compelling demonstrations, and support proof-of-concept engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical advisor to prospects and customers during the pre-sales lifecycle
• Collaborate with account executives to understand customer needs and translate them into tailored technical solutions
• Deliver in-depth product demos, technical presentations, and architecture whiteboarding sessions
• Lead and support proof-of-concept (PoC) and pilot deployments, including installation guidance and configuration
• Respond to RFI/RFPs with accurate, compelling technical input
• Act as a liaison between customer technical teams and internal product/engineering groups to relay feedback and drive feature adoption
• Stay current with industry trends related to quantum-safe cryptography, secure key distribution, and secure networking
• Support conferences, trade shows, and customer meetings as a technical expert

Required Skills & Experience

• 3-7 years of experience in a pre-sales, solutions engineering, or technical consulting role
• Strong understanding of network security, encryption, cryptographic protocols, or secure communications
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience supporting enterprise or government accounts in a high-trust, compliance-focused environment
• Hands-on experience with networking equipment, PKI infrastructure, or data protection technologies
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a startup or emerging technology environment

Desirable Experience

• Familiarity with quantum-safe cryptography, quantum key distribution (QKD), or post-quantum cryptographic standards
• Background in telecommunications, defense, or critical infrastructure sectors
• Experience working with channel partners or system integrators
• Relevant technical certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNP, etc.)

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Reece Waldon