About the role#
The Technical Business Development Intern supports the establishment of technical programs for Alice & Bob in the United States. You will work with the North America team to develop market insight, build strategic relationships, and contribute to government proposals. This role reports to the Quantum Technology Lead and provides an opportunity to learn technical business development under the guidance of an experienced practitioner.
What you'll do#
- Conduct market research to identify opportunities for technical programs, including funding sources, program announcements, and competitor activity.
- Summarize research findings to inform program strategy.
- Prepare briefing materials and background research for stakeholder engagements.
- Maintain contact records and follow up on engagement activities.
- Review and refine technical content for white papers and proposals to ensure clarity and consistency.
- Coordinate input from technical contributors and track proposal deadlines.
- Track program milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
- Support communication with government program stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- An undergraduate degree in physics, economics, mathematics, or a related field.
- Current enrollment in a graduate degree program, including public policy.
- Proficiency in English.
- Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesize technical information.
- Excellent writing skills and attention to detail for editing technical documents.
- Ability to explain quantum computing concepts to non-specialist audiences.
- Organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines and requirements.
- Interpersonal skills to build professional relationships.
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter 2027 (starts between January and March).
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Commitment: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Alice & Bob
Alice & Bob is a quantum computing company founded in 2020. It maintains operations in Paris and Boston with a staff of over 250 people. The company focuses on the development of cat qubits for use in fault-tolerant quantum computers. Its research aims to reduce hardware requirements for large-scale quantum systems.
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