Strategy & CEO Office intern

Quandela is a global leader in quantum computing, designing, building, and delivering cutting-edge quantum solutions for research and industry. Its offerings include the most energy-efficient quantum computers for data centers, full-stack quantum computing solutions accessible via the cloud, and algorithm access services for academic and industrial customers. Following a pragmatic, step-by-step roadmap, Quandela has been deploying industrial-grade systems since 2023 while developing future generations of fault-tolerant quantum computers capable of scaling through the integration of thousands of photonic components. Quandela is committed to making quantum computing accessible to all in order to address the most complex industrial and societal challenges. Learn more at: Quandela | Leading Photonic Quantum Computing Solutions Job Description Quandela is hiring a Strategy & CEO Office Intern for a six-month internship starting between January and March 2027. The position is open to final-year and gap-year students. You will work closely with the Chief of Staff and regularly interact with members of the Executive Committee (especially CEO and COO) and many other teams (Ops, Finance, Sales, Communication, Marketing). Your role will be to help Quandela understand a fast-moving market, make informed strategic choices and execute selected company-wide priorities, from fundraising and M&A to international growth, process implementation and AI adoption. Like the company’s priorities, your projects will evolve during the internship. You may investigate a new market one month, help prepare a major executive meeting the next, and then take ownership of a cross-functional strategic initiative. You will combine rigorous analysis with hands-on execution and will progressively lead projects from initial question to final recommendation or delivery. The role combines two types of work: High-impact strategic projects , selected according to Quandela’s priorities and your strengths. Recurring CEO Office responsibilities , including market intelligence, board reports and preparation for key executive meetings. What you could work on Strategic projects Support fundraising strategy through investor landscape mapping, strategic analysis and preparation of investor and board communications. Assess priority markets, geographies, partnerships and growth opportunities, and turn the analysis into clear recommendations for leadership. Screen potential acquisition targets across Quandela’s value chain and support selected M&A assessments. Contribute to company-wide priorities such as strategic planning, OKRs, internal AI adoption and operational design. Market and competitive intelligence Monitor competitors, technologies, customers, partnerships, funding rounds and major industry developments. Analyze how the quantum computing market is evolving across cloud, HPC, research and enterprise applications. Produce concise, decision-oriented briefs and…