Strategy & Corporate Development Internship
Participate in the rapid development of a deep-tech start-up at the forefront of the second quantum revolution!
About Pasqal
PASQAL designs and develops Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) and associated software tools.
Our innovative technology enables us to address use cases that are currently beyond the reach of the most powerful supercomputers; these cases can concern industrial application challenges as well as fundamental science needs.
In addition to the exceptional computing power they provide, QPUs are highly energy efficient and will contribute to a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of the HPC industry.
Job Description
With being present on 3 different continents, with a high growth context, and leading neutral atom quantum computing, Pasqal needs to reinforce its competitive intelligence practice.
This internship offer aims at structuring and guiding the company's strategic decisions. In this context, the intern will notably contribute to the following missions:
Contribute to map the quantum ecosystem of various countries and build country development strategy, including financial analysis.
Monitor a regular quantum ecosystem newsletter.
Elaborate quantum international competitive dynamics strategic notes.
Ad hoc missions : potential customer analysis, competitors analysis, M&A scorecards, etc.
About you
You hold a double degree in Engineering & Business, and you are looking for an end-of-study internship. You have the following assets :
Hard skills:
Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance.
Knowledge of the tech market (hardware + software).
Basic knowledge of quantum computing market.
Excel, PowerPoint.
Optional programming skills: VBA, SQL, python.
Rendering tools (optional): Power BI, Tableau, dashboarding.
English and French fluency (mandatory).
Soft skills:
High ethical standards and integrity
Being autonomous
Project management
Synthesis capacity
Proactivity
Creativity and curiosity
Working in an international environment
What we offer
Offices in Massy-Palaiseau and Paris
Type of contract: 6-months internship
Start date: June 2026
Recruitment process
An interview with our Talent Acquisition Specialist (~30 mins)
A home assignment
An interview with the Hiring Manager (~45 mins/1hr)
An offer
PASQAL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, as inclusion and diversity are essential to achieving our mission. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, religion or sexual orientation.
Department
CEO Office
Role
Strategy & Corporate Development
Locations
Massy/Palaiseau, France
, Paris, France
Remote status
Hybrid
Hourly salary
€8
About Pasqal
Joining Pasqal will give you the opportunity to take an active part in the rapid development of a DeepTech scale-up at the forefront of the second quantum revolution.
You will be directly involved in one of the biggest challenges shaping the technological landscape of the 21st century. You will be working as part of a team of top-level scientists and engineers, in direct competition with the world's biggest players.
Founded in
2019
Co-workers
about 300