Strategy & Corporate Development Internship

<p><strong>About Pasqal</strong></p><p>PASQAL designs and develops Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) and associated software tools.<br>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.<br>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.</p><hr><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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:</p><ul><li><p>Contribute to map the quantum ecosystem of various countries and build country development strategy, including financial analysis.</p></li><li><p>Monitor a regular quantum ecosystem newsletter.</p></li><li><p>Elaborate quantum international competitive dynamics strategic notes.</p></li><li><p>Ad hoc missions : potential customer analysis, competitors analysis, M&amp;A scorecards, etc.<strong><br></strong></p></li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>You hold a double degree in Engineering &amp; Business, and you are looking for an end-of-study internship. You have the following assets :</p><p>Hard skills:</p><ul><li><p>Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of the tech market (hardware + software).</p></li><li><p>Basic knowledge of quantum computing market.</p></li><li><p>Excel, PowerPoint.</p></li><li><p>Optional programming skills: VBA, SQL, python.</p></li><li><p>Rendering tools (optional): Power BI, Tableau, dashboarding.</p></li><li><p><strong>English and French fluency (mandatory).</strong></p></li></ul><p>Soft skills:</p><ul><li><p>High ethical standards and integrity</p></li><li><p>Being autonomous</p></li><li><p>Project management</p></li><li><p>Synthesis capacity</p></li><li><p>Proactivity</p></li><li><p>Creativity and curiosity</p></li><li><p>Working in an international environment</p></li></ul><hr><p><strong>What we offer</strong></p><ul><li><p>Offices in Massy-Palaiseau and Paris</p></li><li><p>Type of contract: 6-months internship</p></li><li><p>Start date: June 2026</p></li></ul><p><strong>Recruitment process</strong></p><ul><li><p>An interview with our Talent Acquisition Specialist (~30 mins)</p></li><li><p>A home assignment&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>An interview with the Hiring Manager (~45 mins/1hr)</p></li><li><p>An offer</p></li></ul><hr><p><em>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.</em></p>