About Pasqal

PASQAL designs and develops Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) and associated software tools.
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.
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.

Job Description

With operations in three continents and rapid business growth, Pasqal the leader in neutral atom quantum computing, is currently reinforcing its public policy practice globally. In this context, Pasqal offers an attractive internship to support the Global Public Policy Lead in the set-up of the practice and the delivery of high-profile public policy campaigns.

The intern will notably contribute to a large range of diverse activities including:

• Monitor and analyze quantum policy, regulatory developments in key markets of Pasqal’s interest considering upcoming/recent elections
• Map and structure the policy quantum ecosystem globally
• Contribute to policy though leadership developments and positions including on quantum sustainability, competitiveness and skills
• Support the development of Pasqal’s public policy operations via knowledge management and information sharing and structuring
• Prepare policy notes, briefing to educate policymakers on quantum and internal stakeholders on key quantum policy issues at stake
• Contribute to the preparation of high-profile policy events and advocacy campaigns.
• Contribute to EU strategic initiatives including advocacy, funding and public procurement

About you

You are currently enrolled in a student program and will soon be graduating. You are now seeking an end-of-study internship and possess the following asset : 

Hard skills:

• Public policy shaping
• Advocacy
• Communication
• Technology awareness in the field of quantum technology will be an asset
• Knowledge /experience in sustainability applied to digital technologies
• Knowledge of public procurement and subsidies policy-life cycle will be an advantage

Soft skills:

• High ethical standards and integrity
• Able to adapt, work autonomously and creatively
• Project management skills
• Eager to learn
• Excellent drafting skills
• Business acumen
• Fluent in English and French any other language will be an asset

Degree requested

• International and/or European Affairs or
• Public Policies or Political Economy or
• Engineering in conjunction of a business and/or policy background or
• End-of-study internship in the same above fields
• Preferred Sciences-Po, London School of Economics

The internship is however open to any motivated student with the relevant skills to successfully perform the described above activities.

What we offer

• Office in Massy, Paris or remote work style
• Type of contract : 9-months internship
• A dynamic and close-knit international team
• A key role in a growing start-up

Recruitment process

• An interview with our Talent Acquisition Specialist of 30'.
• An exchange with Engineering manager of 45'.
• An offer!

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.