--- title: 'Business Development Intern M/F at Alice & Bob' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/business-development-intern-m-f-alice-bob-boston-bzbnpvy5vgpx' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-31' --- # Business Development Intern M/F at Alice & Bob - **Company:** Alice & Bob - **Location:** Boston, MA - **Employment:** internship - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-31 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/alice-bob/7858ac54-9160-4977-a3e2-f51b6a9a581d ## Job description 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 Alice & Bob ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Alice & Bob is a French quantum computing company designing superconducting cat qubits—a type of qubit inherently protected from bit-flip errors—to build a universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B–II) - **Headquarters**: Paris, France (with offices in Boston, MA) - **Founded**: 2020 - **Founders**: Dr. Raphaël Lescanne (CTO) and Dr. Théau Peronnin (CEO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Quantum computing hardware (superconducting circuits, cat qubit architecture) - **Target customers**: B2B – enterprises, research institutions, cloud providers, and government agencies - **Mission**: Build a useful quantum computer by pioneering error-corrected cat qubits that require 200× fewer physical qubits than competing platforms ## Products & Services - **Cat Qubit Chips**: Proprietary superconducting qubits with built-in bit-flip error protection. Generations include Boson, Helium, Lithium, Beryllium, and Graphene. - **Quantum Computer (via Cloud)**: Remote access to cat-qubit‑based quantum hardware and emulators (e.g., Felis emulator distributed via OVHcloud, Equinix). - **The Box (Consulting)**: Business strategy division helping enterprises identify early quantum advantage opportunities and timelines. - **Open‑Source / Developer Tools**: Collaborations on NVQLink (GPU/QPU integration) and CUDA‑Q integration with NVIDIA. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metrics**: - **Total Funding**: ~€180 M ($166 M per CB Insights) as of June 2026 - **Annual Revenue**: $8 M (estimated, per Apollo) - **Employees**: 250+ (company website); Apollo reports 163 with +72% YoY growth - **Notable Investors**: NVIDIA (NVentures), Bpifrance, Elaia, Breega, Supernova Invest, Atlantic Vantage Point (AVP), Future French Champions, European Innovation Council - **Growth Signals**: - Series B closed at €100 M in January 2025; extended with NVIDIA investment in June 2026 - Grant funding from ARPA‑E, DARPA, and PROQCIMA (France) - Named to French Tech Next40 for second consecutive year (2026) - World‑record bit‑flip time >1 hour (up to 252 minutes) demonstrated in September 2025 - Published theoretical proof that cat‑qubit architecture needs ~200× fewer qubits for fault tolerance - 70+ core patents on cat qubits ## Competitive Advantages - **Cat qubit moat**: Only pure‑play company focused on cat qubits; qubits are inherently protected from bit‑flip errors, drastically reducing hardware overhead for error correction. - **Strong IP portfolio**: 70+ core patents covering cat qubit design and error correction. - **Ecosystem partnerships**: Close collaboration with NVIDIA (NVQLink, CUDA‑Q), Google Cloud, Riverlane, Classiq, OVHcloud, and Equinix. - **Scientific advisory board**: Includes renowned quantum physicists (Daniel Gottesman, David DiVincenzo, John Martinis, Yasunobu Nakamura) and leading French research institutions. ## Strategic Focus - Execute chip roadmap (Boson → Graphene) targeting 100 high‑fidelity logical qubits by 2030. - Scale from current lab‑scale systems to a universal, fault‑tolerant quantum computer. - Expand international presence: HQ in Paris, new 4,000 m² R&D facility under construction, Boston office, and remote team across 12+ countries. - Deepen integration with classical HPC through NVIDIA and cloud partnerships. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Emphasizes pioneering spirit, cohesion, trustworthiness, and ingenuity. Regular team events (Monday breakfasts, Snacky Time, annual off‑site, hiking, Tech Cafés, Forum Day). - **Work policy**: Hybrid with up to 40% remote flexibility; relocation and visa support available. - **Compensation & perks**: Employee stock plan, 5 weeks holiday + RTT, 50% Navigo pass, meal vouchers (Swile), competitive healthcare (France & US), parental leave, 401k (US), language courses. - **Team**: 250+ people from 35 nationalities, 85 PhD holders. Engineering‑heavy (research & technical roles dominate). - **Recognition**: EgaPro index score of 54/100 (gender parity in progress); rated 4.0/5.0 on employer review sites. - **Growth trajectory**: High headcount growth (+72% YoY), active hiring (23 open positions as of mid‑2026, including experimental physicist, ML engineer, nanofabrication technician, etc.). ## Sources 1. [alice-bob.com/thats-us/](https://alice-bob.com/thats-us/) 2. [linkedin.com/company/alice-bob](https://linkedin.com/company/alice-bob) 3. [jobs.lever.co/alice-bob](https://jobs.lever.co/alice-bob) 4. [alice-bob.com/join-us/](https://alice-bob.com/join-us/) 5. 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