Senior Technical Presales Engineer - Europe

Quandela is a European leader in photonic quantum computing. As a Senior Technical Presales Engineer, you will serve as the technical bridge between our sales team and prospective customers for the European region.

Requirements

• 6+ years experience in HPC engineering, integration, system architecture, or scientific computing
• Solid understanding of HPC clusters, schedulers, high-speed interconnects, parallel computing, Python for scientific workflows, Linux administration, and distributed systems
• Experience deploying or integrating advanced accelerators (GPUs, AI accelerators, FPGAs, etc.)
• Familiarity with quantum computing concepts
• Experience in technical presales, sales engineering, or customer-facing technical roles
• Ability to translate complex HPC and quantum concepts into clear, compelling explanations tailored to different audiences (technical, managerial, executive)
• Strong communication skills—clear, structured, and customer-oriented
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical mindset
• Ability to work autonomously in exploratory or experimental contexts
• Strong adaptability in a fast-evolving deep-tech and quantum computing environment
• Ability to build trusted relationships with technical stakeholders in demanding environments (HPC centers, labs, industry R&D)
• Fluent in German & English (French is a plus)

Benefits

• Join Europe’s pioneer in photonic quantum computing, at the forefront of HPC–Quantum convergence
• Contribute to building strategic international partnerships with global technology, industrial, and institutional players
• Be part of a high-impact, multidisciplinary team operating at the cutting edge of science and business
• Work in a flexible, international, and innovation-driven environment