Quandela is hiring a Strategy & Chief of Staff Support Intern for a 6-month internship final-year or gap year P2), starting September / October 2026.

Quandela stands as a global leader in quantum computing, driven by groundbreaking technology and a strategic vision for scaling quantum solutions. The company's unique ability to offer both hardware and software solutions, along with its commitment to build energy efficient datacenters and scalability, positions it to play a key role in the next wave of innovation, and in many strategic and sovereign industrial sectors.

Join Us at the Forefront of Quantum Computing Innovation 🚀 

Description of the Project

Provide strategic oversight, analysis, and structuring, and support the Chief of Staff in informing decisions for the Executive Committee (COMEX) and company leadership.

This role involves 70% Chief of Staff and 30% Commercial Director responsibilities

Your Key Responsibilities

Strategic Support to the Chief of Staff & Leadership

• Preparation of strategic notes and decision documents:
• CEO / CGO discussions
• COMEX points
• Board preparation
• Structuring a 360° vision of company projects:
• Progress tracking
• Resources mobilized
• Dependencies

Market, Competitive & Strategic Intelligence

• Structured competitive intelligence:
• Competitor positioning
• Communication, offerings, announcements
• Market analysis:
• Trends (Cloud, HPC, Research, Enterprise)
• Commercial structure comparisons ("what are others doing?")
• Production of concise, actionable notes

Business Strategy & Growth

• Support in strategic thinking and internal product creation alongside Sales / algorithm teams:
• Go-to-market strategy
• Market / geography prioritization
• Strategic partnerships (upstream)
• Production of market insights to feed commercial strategy
• Occasional interaction with:
• Commercial Director
• Sales teams
• HR (on organizational and workforce topics)

Organization & Internal Information

• Support in centralizing strategic information and communicating it
• Participation in structuring internal knowledge bases
• Support in reflecting on internal organization and operating methods

Communication & Image (Strategic Aspect)

• Contribution to reflections on:
• Global positioning
• Message consistency
• Participation in scoping website improvement needs:
• Diagnosis, structuring, prioritization
• Ensuring the website reflects the company in real-time

Requirements

You're curious, proactive and willing to learn fast.

• Currently pursuing a  Master's degree  from a top engineering or business school
• Eligible for a  6-month internship agreement
• Strong interest in deep-tech, innovation, and fast-growing environments
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities
• Fluent in  French and English

Benefits

• Swile Card (meal vouchers) 🍴🛒

• 50% participation in transportation costs 🚆

• Possibility of remote work (1 day / week) 💻

• Internship Allowance between €1,200 and €1,400 per month 💰

• 1,5 days off per month, cumulative 🧳

What we also offer

A challenging and innovative work environment at the heart of quantum computing.

A diverse and collaborative company culture.

Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

At Quandela, we believe that the strength of our team is the plurality of experiences, perspectives, and journeys. We are committed to building a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. All applications are welcome.