COO right hand Intern (H2/2026)

COO Right Hand Intern (H2/2026)

About Quandela

Quandela is a French deep-tech company founded in 2017 that designs photonic quantum computers and makes them available to European academic and industrial research.

We are developing the entire technology chain, from the design of photonic quantum computers, to the software bricks that accompany them — in particular Perceval, our open-source simulation library, and Merlin, our algorithm execution platform — as well as the infrastructure necessary to operate these systems in real computing environments.

As part of the EuroQCS-France program (GENCI & CEA), Quandela provides the European scientific community with photonic quantum machines connected to HPC supercomputers. In 2025, our latest generation photonic quantum computer, Lucy (12 qubits), was deployed at TGCC CEA, directly coupled to the Joliot-Curie supercomputer.

The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated COO right-hand intern to support Quandela's Chief Operations Officer during H2/2026. In this role, you will gain exposure to the full spectrum of business operations and strategic initiatives at a fast-growing deep-tech company.

Your Responsibilities

• Support strategic initiatives and business planning

• Contribute to operational excellence across departments

• Assist in process improvement and optimization

• Coordinate cross-functional projects and teams

• Prepare reports and analyses for leadership

• Support financial planning and budgeting activities

• Help with vendor management and partnerships

• Contribute to company-wide initiatives and special projects

What We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's degree (or equivalent)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication in French and English

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Self-driven and proactive attitude

• Experience with business operations or strategic planning is a plus

• Familiarity with deep-tech or quantum computing is a plus (but not required)

Why Join Quandela?

You'll join a dynamic, multidisciplinary scientific team working on one of the greatest technological frontiers: quantum computing. You'll have:

• Real and visible impact on business operations

• Close collaboration with senior leadership and team members

• Exposure to a unique infrastructure in Europe

• A young, multilingual team truly passionate about what they do

• A company culture centered on science and innovation

Details

• Location: Bruyères-le-Châtel (Paris region), with possibilities for hybrid work

• Contract Type: Internship (H2/2026)

• Duration: 6 months

• Salary: Competitive package with benefits