Alice & Bob

Develops fault-tolerant quantum computer hardware

Business Development Intern

Business Development & PartnershipsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Internship · Winter 2027Boston, MA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Master's degree in business.
Demonstrate strong business acumen and an interest in quantum computing and deep tech.
Turn research into clear, actionable material for partners and work in a structured, autonomous way within a small team.
Be proficient in English.
No prior professional experience is required.
Understand partner priorities and translate them into concrete opportunities.
Have a strong interest in quantum computing and deep tech; prior technical expertise is not required.
Have hands-on experience using AI tools to automate and improve business workflows.
Produce clear and concise partner-facing material through written and verbal communication.
Be structured, organised, and reliable in follow-through.
Be proactive and autonomous, and comfortable working in a small team.

Responsibilities

Support partnership discussions with high-performance computing centres, national labs, vendors, system integrators, and cloud platforms, from new collaboration opportunities to joint initiatives.
Contribute to partner-facing materials such as one-pagers and joint value propositions.
Identify and qualify US companies in AI and cybersecurity interested in quantum computing.
Contribute to engagement strategies and key meetings with priority partners, aligning partner interests with Alice & Bob’s roadmap alongside technical teams.
Develop and maintain the sales playbook in coordination with the COO Tech Office, including positioning, technical differentiators, key messages, and answers to common objections.
Build AI-based workflows for account research, meeting preparation, and follow-up.
Share regular briefs on the market and competitors’ positioning, partnerships, pricing, and access models.

Desired Qualifications

Background in quantum information science or computer science.
Previous internship in business development.
Interest in the high-performance computing, AI, and cybersecurity landscapes.

Alice & Bob is developing the first universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer to solve the world’s hardest problems.

The quantum computer we envision building is based on a new kind of superconducting qubit: the Schrödinger cat qubit 🐈‍⬛. In comparison to other superconducting platforms, cat qubits have the astonishing ability to implement quantum error correction autonomously!

We're a diverse team of 250+ brilliant minds from over 35 countries united by a single goal: to revolutionise computing with a practical fault-tolerant quantum machine. Are you ready to take on unprecedented challenges and contribute to revolutionising technology? Join us, and let's shape the future of quantum computing together!

Purpose of the role

In a context of growing presence in the United States, the Business Development Intern is a support to the US go-to-market, helping turn partnerships in high-performance computing, AI and cybersecurity into concrete opportunities and structuring how Alice & Bob sells through a common sales playbook.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff to the US General Manager, they will work closely with the COO Tech Office and the technical teams

This internship will start in February 2027 and last for 6 months!

Responsibilities:

Support the US go-to-market in the high-performance computing sector

Support partnership discussions with HPC centres, national labs, HPC vendors, system integrators and cloud platforms, from new collaboration opportunities to joint initiatives

Contribute to partner-facing material such as one-pagers and joint value propositions

Help build partnerships in the AI and cybersecurity spaces

Identify and qualify US companies in AI and cybersecurity with an interest in quantum computing
Contribute to engagement strategies and key meetings with priority partners, aligning their interests with Alice & Bob’s roadmap together with the technical teams

Support sales enablement

Develop and maintain the sales playbook in coordination with the COO Tech Office: positioning, technical differentiators, key messages and answers to common objections
Build AI-based workflows for account research, meeting preparation and follow-up, and share regular briefs on the market and competitors’ positioning, partnerships, pricing and access models

Requirements:

You are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree in business, with strong business acumen and an interest in quantum computing and deep tech.

You turn research into clear, actionable material for partners and work in a structured, autonomous way within a small team.

Languages: Proficient in English
Experience: No prior professional experience required
Business acumen: ability to understand a partner’s priorities and translate them into concrete opportunities
Strong interest in quantum computing and deep tech (no prior technical expertise required)
Hands-on use of AI tools to automate and improve business workflows
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to produce clear and concise partner-facing material
Structured, organised and reliable in follow-through
Proactive and autonomous, comfortable working in a small team

Nice to have:

Background in quantum information science or computer science
Previous internship in business development
Interest in the HPC, AI and cybersecurity landscapes

Research shows that women might feel hesitant to apply for this job if they don't match 100% of the job requirements listed. This list is a guide, and we'd love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match. We are looking to build teams that innovate, not just tick boxes on a job spec.

You will join of one of the most innovative startups in France at an early stage, to be part of a passionate and friendly team on its mission to build the first universal quantum computer!

We love to share and learn from one another, so you will be certain to innovate, develop new ideas, and have the space to grow.

About the Company

Alice & Bob

Develops fault-tolerant quantum computer hardware

Alice & Bob builds quantum computers that use self-correcting superconducting qubits to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computing. Their machines are designed to run any quantum algorithm, helping researchers tackle hard, complex problems with fewer errors. The product combines a quantum computer chip and related hardware to support quantum computation, backed by simulations to aid design and testing. Unlike others that rely on less error-tolerant qubits, this company focuses on error-free operation through self-correcting qubits, aiming to provide researchers and organizations a reliable platform for advancing quantum algorithms and solving challenging problems. The overall goal is to expand practical quantum computing by delivering a dependable, scalable hardware system that researchers can use to explore and implement advanced quantum techniques.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Early VC
Total funding: $162.1M
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 2020

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