Technical Sales Engineer Intern H2 2026 H/F - 92

Quandela is a European start up that provides photonic quantum computers that are modular, scalable, energy-efficient and accessible both on the cloud and on premise.

Our team of 85 employees, specialises in the development of both software and hardware solutions for a variety of quantum applications. We offer a wide range of services, from developing the most efficient and brightest single photons sources, to creating algorithms for quantum computers and providing cloud quantum computing solutions.

Quandela plays a pivotal role as a strategic partner in the quantum transformation of industrial sectors such as energy, finance, pharmaceuticals, and transportation. Furthermore, we are esteemed collaborators within the academic and research community.

- Following a successful €50 million fundraising in 2023, we are now scaling up our commercial ventures alongside our ongoing research endeavors.
- Quandela has been chosen to participate in the French Tech 2030 program, which aims to bolster French companies pioneering groundbreaking innovations.Quandela is hiring a Technical Sales Engineer Intern for a 6-month internship (final-year or gap year P2), starting in H2

Quandela stands as a global leader in quantum computing, driven by groundbreaking technology and a strategic vision for scaling quantum solutions. The company's unique ability to offer both hardware and software solutions, along with its commitment to build energy efficient datacenters and scalability, positions it to play a key role in the next wave of innovation, and in many strategic and sovereign industrial sectors.

Join Us at the Forefront of Quantum Computing Innovation

Description of the Project

Are you passionate about quantum technologies and eager to combine technical research with business impact?

Do you enjoy diving into scientific and technological topics while also contributing to concrete sales opportunities?

If so, this internship is for you.

We are looking for a Technical Sales Engineer Intern to support both our commercial development and our strategic/technical intelligence. In this hybrid role, you will work:

- with our Algorithms & Application team to bridge the gap on technical subjects with sales team,
- with our Sales Manager to identify prospects, qualify leads, and support our commercial pipeline,
- with our Chief of Staff on strategic missions such as technology and market watch, monitoring quantum hubs worldwide, and mapping quantum algorithms to industrial use cases.
- with our Partners Manager to drive the growth of opportunities generated through our ecosystem of partners.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of deep technical content and B2B sales within a deep-tech startup that is shaping the future of quantum computing.

Your Key Responsibilities

Around half of your time will be dedicated to technical and scientific research activities, closely interacting with our Algorithms & Applications team.

You will report directly to our Sales Manager and Chief of Staff.

Algorithms & Use-cases Identification

- Analysis of scientific publications related to photonic quantum computing
- Identification and mapping of key algorithm to strategic industrial use-cases
- Participation in weekly meetings with the Algorithms & Applications team

Lead Generation & Qualification

- Identify and research potential customers in key strategic markets (top-tier industrial groups, HPC, academics, etc.)
- Qualify inbound and outbound leads from website and industry events/conferences using CRM tools (HubSpot, Salesforce)
- Support the creation and execution of targeted outbound campaigns

Partner support

- Provide a technical support to our partners to generate new opportunities

Cross-team Collaboration

- Work closely with Marketing, Business Development, and Communication teams to align sales activities with company strategy
- Participate in trade shows and events where Quandela is represented