--- title: 'PR, Corporate Communications & Marketing Lead at QuiX Quantum BV' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/pr-corporate-communications-marketing-lead-quix-quantum-bv-enschede-9awzwvv9d8kp' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-06' --- # PR, Corporate Communications & Marketing Lead at QuiX Quantum BV - **Company:** QuiX Quantum BV - **Location:** Enschede, Netherlands - **Posted:** 2026-10-21 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06 - **Apply:** http://quixquantum.com/careers/job?gh_jid=5012210101 ## Job description PR, Corporate Communications & Marketing Lead QuiX Quantum | Netherlands / Germany ## About QuiX Quantum QuiX Quantum is at the forefront of photonic quantum computing, developing advanced quantum processors and integrated photonic technologies that are helping shape the future of quantum computing. With operations in the Netherlands and Germany, we bring together world-class scientists, engineers and commercial experts to turn groundbreaking research into scalable, real-world quantum technologies. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a PR, Corporate Communications & Marketing Lead to strengthen our global presence, tell our story and help bring our technology and products to market. ## About the Role We're looking for an experienced and creative communications and marketing professional who can translate complex scientific innovation into compelling stories that resonate with customers, partners, media and the wider technology community. In this role, you'll take ownership of QuiX Quantum's external communications, public relations and marketing activities. From building relationships with international journalists and positioning our leadership team as industry experts to launching new products and delivering impactful campaigns, you'll play a central role in shaping how the world sees QuiX Quantum. This is more than a traditional PR role. We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, understands the commercial value of great communication and enjoys working at the intersection of science, technology and business. Reporting to our Chief Commercial Officer, you'll work closely with our leadership, scientists, engineers, product teams and commercial organisation as we scale internationally. ## Key Responsibilities Corporate Communications & Public Relations - Develop and own QuiX Quantum's corporate narrative, ensuring consistent and compelling messaging across all external channels. - Build and maintain strong relationships with international journalists and media outlets covering quantum computing, photonics, science, technology and business. - Identify and develop newsworthy stories around scientific breakthroughs, product developments, partnerships and company milestones. - Manage press releases, media enquiries, interviews and external announcements. - Strengthen QuiX Quantum's reputation and visibility within the global quantum technology ecosystem. Scientific Communications & Executive Positioning - Collaborate with scientists, engineers and technical leaders to translate complex research and technological developments into clear, accurate and engaging content. - Develop thought-leadership opportunities for our executives and technical experts. - Prepare executive communications, speeches, interviews, presentations and media briefings. - Position QuiX Quantum and its leadership as credible voices within the quantum computing industry. Product Marketing & Campaigns - Work closely with Product, Sales and Go-to-Market teams to develop product positioning, messaging and launch strategies. - Lead marketing communications for new product launches, ensuring alignment across PR, digital channels, events and commercial activities. - Create compelling product marketing materials, including brochures, presentations, case studies, website content and sales-enablement assets. - Plan and execute targeted marketing campaigns that increase product awareness, engagement and qualified commercial opportunities. - Ensure our scientific and technical capabilities are communicated in a way that highlights their value to customers and partners. Digital Marketing & Events - Oversee QuiX Quantum's external digital presence, including website content, LinkedIn and other relevant channels. - Develop engaging content that showcases our people, technology, products and achievements. - Coordinate our participation in international conferences, industry events, exhibitions and speaking opportunities. - Work with internal stakeholders and external agencies to deliver high-quality marketing and communications activities. - Monitor campaign performance and continuously improve the effectiveness of our marketing efforts. Communications Strategy & Governance - Establish clear communication processes, messaging guidelines and approval workflows. - Ensure consistency, accuracy and professionalism across corporate, scientific and product communications. - Support the development of communication standards appropriate for a rapidly scaling company preparing for its next stage of growth. - Measure and report on media coverage, marketing effectiveness, brand visibility and communication impact. ## What We're Looking For - 5+ years of experience in Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Marketing or a related field, ideally within a deep-tech, scientific, engineering or technology-driven organisation. - Proven experience developing and executing successful PR and corporate communications strategies. - Strong track record in earned media, including building journalist relationships, securing relevant coverage and producing high-quality written content. - Ability to understand complex scientific or technical subjects and communicate them clearly and accurately to different audiences. - Experience in product marketing, product launches, digital campaigns and event management. - Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for technical, commercial and executive audiences. - Experience working directly with senior leadership and supporting executive communications and thought leadership. - Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. - A proactive, creative and hands-on mindset, comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment. - Exceptional written and spoken English. ## Nice to Have - Experience in quantum computing, photonics, semiconductors, advanced engineering or another deep-tech industry. - An established media network within European or international science and technology publications. - Experience working in a high-growth scale-up or organisation preparing for significant international expansion. - Familiarity with communications governance, investor communications or public-company communication standards. - Proficiency in Dutch, German or another European language. - A degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Science, Engineering or a related discipline. ## What We Offer - Shape the future of quantum computing: Join a pioneering company developing technologies with the potential to transform industries. - High ownership and impact: Take a leading role in defining how QuiX Quantum communicates its technology, achievements and ambitions to the world. - Work alongside exceptional talent: Collaborate directly with leading scientists, engineers, product specialists and business leaders. - International exposure: Build relationships across the global quantum ecosystem, including technology partners, research institutions, customers and international media. - A dynamic, growing environment: Be part of an ambitious European deep-tech company where your ideas and contributions can make a tangible difference. - Professional growth: Help build and develop our communications and marketing capabilities as QuiX Quantum continues to scale. Join Us At QuiX Quantum, we're working to make scalable photonic quantum computing a reality. We're looking for someone who can help tell that story, bring our innovations to a wider audience and strengthen our position within the global quantum computing industry. If you're passionate about technology, enjoy turning complex ideas into compelling communications and want to make an impact in one of the most exciting fields in science, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future of quantum computing. ## About QuiX Quantum BV ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: QuiX Quantum is the European market leader in photonic quantum computing, building deployable, integrated photonic quantum computers for data centers and HPC environments. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A, raised in July 2025) - **Headquarters**: Enschede, Netherlands (with additional offices in Amsterdam, Netherlands; Ulm and Stuttgart, Germany) - **Founded**: 2019 - **Founders**: Dr. Jelmer Renema (CEO) and Dr. Stefan Hengesbach (Chief Scientist) – full founding team details not publicly disclosed ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Photonic quantum computing hardware and systems - **Target customers**: B2B – data centers, high-performance computing (HPC) centers, supercomputing facilities, research institutions, and government/defense organizations - **Mission**: “Delivering quantum powerful and deployable at scale” – engineering photonic quantum computers that can run in standard data center environments without cryogenics ## Products & Services - **Special Purpose Quantum Computer**: A photonic quantum computer optimized for specific applications (e.g., risk modeling, fraud detection) that operates in data centers, using hybrid quantum-classical architecture. - **Quantum Photonic Processor**: A patented, reconfigurable photonic chip (20 optical channels, 2.9 dB loss, >99% transformation fidelity) that is plug-and-play, temperature stable, and fully calibrated – the core component of QuiX’s systems. - **Universal Quantum Computer**: A field-upgradeable, modular photonic quantum computer (currently in development, with a public roadmap to logical qubits announced in May 2026). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding of $42.2M (LinkedIn data) across multiple rounds including a Series A of $17.5M (July 2025) led by European Innovation Council Fund and Invest-NL, and earlier grants from EIC Accelerator ($19.1M) - **Notable Investors**: European Innovation Council Fund, Invest-NL, PhotonVentures, Oost NL, FORWARD.one - **Growth Signals**: - More than 15 photonic quantum systems deployed in the field worldwide - First company to sell a universal photonic quantum computer in Europe (first customer: German Aerospace Center DLR) - Headcount growth of 50% year-over-year (70 employees as of mid-2026) - Recent milestones: demonstrated below-threshold error mitigation (April 2026), introduced PACU control unit (June 2026), unveiled path to logical qubits (May 2026) - 9 patents filed (topics: microtechnology, microwave technology, photonics) ## Competitive Advantages - **Photonics platform**: Operates at room temperature using telecom-grade components – no cryogenics, lower total cost of ownership, easier to deploy and maintain than competing quantum platforms (e.g., superconducting, trapped-ion). - **Lowest-loss photonic chips**: Proprietary silicon nitride CMOS-compatible chips achieve the industry’s lowest optical loss, essential for scaling to useful quantum computers. - **Fastest clock speed**: Photonic quantum computing clock speeds of 100 MHz to 1 GHz, compared to <10 MHz for other platforms. - **Error resilience**: Photonic systems are inherently more noise-resistant and allow more efficient error correction, reducing hardware overhead. - **Drop-in ready**: Designed for standard data center and HPC environments, overcoming the “lab-only” barrier of other quantum hardware. ## Strategic Focus - Scaling from special-purpose to universal photonic quantum computing, with a real-world roadmap to logical qubits. - Deepening partnerships with HPC and data center operators across Europe and beyond. - Continuing to drive down optical loss and improve component integration through a fabless manufacturing model. - Expanding commercial traction beyond early adopters (e.g., DLR, University of Twente) into financial services, defense, and AI workloads. ## Why Work Here - **Cutting-edge technology**: Work at the forefront of photonic quantum computing, a platform with strong commercial and scientific momentum. - **Growth environment**: Rapidly scaling company (50% headcount growth in the past year) with clear product milestones and a live customer base. - **International presence**: Four offices across the Netherlands and Germany (Enschede, Amsterdam, Ulm, Stuttgart) – likely offering hybrid or remote flexibility (not explicitly stated, but typical for tech scale-ups). - **Hands-on impact**: Small team (70 people) means engineers and scientists can directly influence architecture and product direction. - **Culture**: Focus on engineering excellence, field-upgradable modular systems, and a “fabless” approach that leverages external manufacturing partners for flexibility. - **Talent development**: Active internship/master’s project opportunities (e.g., quantum light sources) and a growing team with open positions in quantum hardware, software, and photonics. ## Sources 1. [quixquantum.com](https://www.quixquantum.com/about) 2. [quixquantum.com](https://www.quixquantum.com/) 3. [linkedin.com](https://nl.linkedin.com/company/quix-quantum) 4. 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