Programme duration: From 4-6 months, starting in 2026. Most individuals join in April, May, or June of each year.    

Who qualifies: Penultimate or final year students completing a Bachelor's or a Master's degree. 

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.  

Over the years, QRT has invested in a global research and execution platform which has been deployed to cover all geographies and asset classes. This platform covers a broad spectrum from high to low frequency trading systems. We thrive at the intersection of cutting-edge technology, smart automation, and scalable processes, enabling us to move fast, think big, and deliver at scale.   

We are committed to identifying and developing exceptional talent, and are inviting a new cohort of outstanding individuals to join us in the year ahead. Our internship offers a stimulating, intellectually rigorous, and high-performance environment, where collaboration is key to success. You will work alongside and be mentored by industry-leading professionals, gaining invaluable experience and positioning yourself for the opportunity to secure a full-time graduate role upon successful completion of the program. 

 Your future role at QRT   

Throughout the recruitment process, we will work to align your skills, interests, and potential with the teams where you can make the greatest impact. 

As a Quantitative Research Intern, you could contribute in one of two complementary areas within one of QRT's systematic teams - spanning high, mid, and low-frequencies: 

Research 

Your core objective will be to develop high-quality predictive signals. You will leverage access to vast and diverse datasets to identify hidden statistical patterns and market opportunities. Collaborating with fellow researchers to exchange ideas and refine methodologies. You will be trained to lead the full research cycle - from idea generation to implementation.   

Trading 

You will contribute to the live deployment of QRT’s research by working on the systematic trading platform itself. This involves monitoring signal behaviour, tracking performance, and improving execution efficiency, while also helping to identify and manage potential risks. Working closely with senior Researchers and Traders, you will focus on refining and scaling systematic processes, applying your quantitative and programming skills to ensure strategies perform optimally in production. 

We’re looking for interns who are curious, creative, and collaborative. If you’re passionate about learning, excited to take on challenges, and ready to make a real impact, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow with us. 

Your present skillset   

• Pursuing an advanced degree in a quantitative field such as data science, statistics, mathematics, physics, or engineering   

• High level of technical knowledge in statistics, machine learning, NLP or AI techniques is a plus   

• Coding skills required in at least one leading programming language (Python and C++ or C#)  

• Experience in exploring large datasets across multiple time frames is a plus  

• Capacity to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while keeping strong attention to detail   

• Ability to work autonomously, in a collegial and collaborative setting, and with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.  

• Excellent communication skills  

• Fluent in English, any other language is a plus  

Interviewing:   

• Apply online: applications are evaluated on a rolling basis by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. This is a great opportunity to stand out, as we read every application carefully and look for specific, thoughtful answers that reflect your genuine interests. 

• Interviews conducted on-site or through Teams allow us to evaluate your technical abilities and how well you align with our company culture.   

We encourage you to take part in one of our Data Challenges, which offer a valuable opportunity to engage with the types of problems encountered in the Quantitative Research role while showcasing your analytical and technical skills. Strong performance may lead to direct follow-up from our team, making it an excellent way to gain early visibility in the recruitment process: Challenge data (ens.fr)  

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance 

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology and trading expertise has shaped QRT’s collaborative mindset which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

Your future role within QRT

• Your core objective is to create high quality predictive signals.
• By leveraging access to large and diversified datasets you will identify statistical patterns and opportunities.
• Share and discuss research results, methodology, data sets and processes with other researchers.
• Implement the signals and the relevant datasets within the global execution platform.
• Monitor signal behaviour and model performance over time.
• You would lead the full strategy research cycle from signal generation to implementation.

Your present skillset

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as data science, statistics, mathematics, physics or engineering.
• Strong knowledge in statistics, machine learning, NLP or AI techniques is a plus.
• Capacity to multi-task in a fast paced environment while keeping strong attention to detail.
• Coding skills required in at least one leading programing language (Python, R, Matlab and /or C++, C#).
• Experience in exploring large datasets across multiple time frames is a plus.
• Intellectual curiosity to explore new data sets, solve complex problems, drive innovative processes and connect the dots between multiple fields.
• Capacity to work with autonomy within a collegial and collaborative environment.
• Strong capacity to communicate with technologists, data scientists and traders across the globe.
• Proven track record in delivering successful systematic strategies.

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Valtech is the Experience Innovation company, combining the uncommon to unlock a better way for people to experience the world. We work at the intersection of diverse disciplines, cultures and perspectives to create solutions that achieve the exceptional – helping brands make the leap beyond the competition and become leaders in a digital world.  
 
With experience in design, data and technology, we blend diverse disciplines and perspectives to create exceptional digital solutions. We help brands leap ahead by reimagining customer journeys, transforming operations, and optimizing multichannel digital platforms. 

The Opportunity 

Valtech is looking for a Senior Business Developer to help drive our continued growth across Germany and / or Switzerland.  
 

You love the intersection of design, data and strategy with digital solutions. You understand the consultancy world — because you’ve been in it — and you can translate digital jargon into boardroom strategy. Whether it’s B2B or B2C, you know how to identify business challenges and shape digital solutions that make a real impact. You’re not just a seller — you’re a trusted advisor, capable of guiding clients through transformation journeys that touch every part of their business. 
 

You’ll be responsible for acquiring new enterprise clients and driving strategic conversations across different industries, playing a key role in scaling Valtech’s presence across the region. Backed by the One Valtech regional delivery model, you’ll collaborate with teams of strategists, creatives, technologists and data specialists to deliver full-service digital solutions that matter. 

Role Responsibilities: 

• Position Valtech as a trusted go-to-market partner and consultative advisor for clients across Germany and/or Switzerland
• Define and execute a focused go-to-market strategy, with a strong emphasis on winning net-new clients in key industries
• Own the full end-to-end sales cycle: from lead generation and qualification to solution design, pitching, and closing
• Leverage your existing network to build and grow meaningful, long-term client relationships
• Build and maintain a high-quality pipeline through outbound efforts, inbound leads, partner referrals, and your personal network
• Lead RFP processes and pitch teams with a strong focus on value-based selling and consultative engagement
• Partner closely with marketing and demand generation to drive campaigns and pipeline growth
• Collaborate with strategic technology, martech, and data partners
• Keep forecasts and pipeline up to date and transparent in Salesforce
• Stay on top of Valtech’s capabilities, case studies, and the evolving digital landscape
• Represent Valtech at industry events, networking opportunities, and partner activations

Must Have Experience/Qualifications: 

• Proven experience in business development or sales within a digital agency or consulting environment
• Track record of selling complex, multi-year engagements across digital experience, strategy, data, and technology
• Strong network in Germany or Switzerland, ideally including enterprise decision-makers and C-level contacts
• Confidence in leading consultative sales conversations and building compelling business cases
• Experience owning and delivering against multi-million revenue targets
• High level of drive and execution speed, with the ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment
• Excellent communication skills and a natural ability to build strong relationships
• Ability to engage and influence senior executives and cross-functional teams
• Fluent in German and English

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people 

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all. 

Your application process 

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your skills and experience align with the role, we’ll reach out for next steps. 

⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud: Only engage with official Valtech email addresses ending in @valtech.com. 

We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know. 

About Valtech 

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world. 

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more. 

At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate. 

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us. 

Why do we state “all genders” in the title of this job description?
As per the AGG (General Equal Treatment Act) in Germany and equivalent in France, jobs must be advertised in a gender-neutral manner. We use the statement (all genders) to make it clear that this position is open to all genders in these countries, even if the job title itself can be translated or interpreted as "masculine" in the French or German language.

The Role

The Lead Researcher in Quantum Machine Learning will be a member of Terra Quantum's AI Applied Research team. This team is at the forefront of conducting both fundamental and applied research in the field of quantum machine learning. Although the Lead Researcher will focus on innovating in quantum machine learning, the role involves translating research findings into practical algorithmic software solutions. The Lead Researcher is expected to closely monitor and analyse scientific and industrial trends and needs across short-term, mid-term, and long-term horizons, specifically within the quantum technology and machine learning sectors, to guide the development and implementation of hybrid quantum-classical algorithms.

Reporting directly to the Director of AI, the Lead Researcher in Quantum Machine Learning plays a pivotal role in driving excellence within their team. They are not only detail-oriented but also possess a remarkable capacity for enthusiasm. By demonstrating commitment and passion for the mission, they inspire their team members to contribute to making quantum technologies widely accessible and to effect positive change globally.

The Responsibilities

The Lead Applied Researcher should expect to work in the following Quantum Machine Learning Team activities.

• Fundamental research in quantum machine learning
  • Developing quantum machine learning algorithms for different data processing tasks, e.g. time series, routing and planning, image, graph data, or natural language processing
  • Keeping up with state-of-the-art approaches in quantum machine learning
  • Analysing parametrised quantum circuits in their capacity to learn via a hybrid quantum-classical optimization loop
  • Utilizing metrics of, e.g., the Fisher information matrix, the effective dimension, and Fourier terms accessibility for parametrized quantum circuit ansatz analysis
  • Improving the trainability of parametrised quantum circuits through layerwise batch-entropy regularization and similar techniques
  • Interpreting and explaining quantum machine learning models. Analysing the flow of information through different architectures of quantum neural networks
  • Researching and understanding where the quantum brings the benefit to machine learning
  • Developing data encoding and data processing techniques for different types of quantum computers
  • Assisting in writing patent draft applications
  • Writing research papers for scientific journals

• Efficient implementation of quantum machine learning algorithms
  • Executing quantum machine learning algorithms on QPUs, e.g. of QuEra, IonQ, Rigetti, and IBM Q
  • Adjusting and improving implementation of hybrid quantum neural networks for different QPUs
  • Exploring and testing the best ways to hybridize classical machine learning solutions with quantum machine learning
  • Understanding the way to implement an efficient interaction of hardware (CPU, GPU) and software (PyTorch, Pennylane)
  • Assisting in the development of our quantum machine learning SDK
  • Optimising, at least theoretically, the code of hybrid quantum-classical machine learning solutions for faster execution

• Supporting industry projects implementation
  • Bringing in novel ideas based on industry needs in time-series, routing and planning, GenAI, and natural language processing tasks
  • Brainstorming on possibilities of quantum machine learning algorithms applications to our client’s industry problems
  • Working on finding a theoretical or empirical advantage of using hybrid quantum-classical machine learning in industrial problems
  • Assisting in writing applied industry research papers for scientific journals

The Requirements

The Lead Applied Researcher is expected to have several qualifications depending on the area of activity in quantum machine learning.

• PhD in computer science, physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, or equivalent subject is required
• Publication record in quantum machine learning, or variational quantum algorithms is required
• Advanced expertise in one or more quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Q#, Pennylane, Cirq, Quipper, Scaffold, tket) is required
• Advanced experience working with variational quantum algorithms for machine learning is required
• Experience working with the classical machine learning algorithms is required
• Computational learning theory expertise is optional
• Expert knowledge in Python is optional
• Expert knowledge in Pytorch and TensorFlow is optional
• Experience in programming for GPUs is optional
• Experience in working with QPUs is optional
• Goal-oriented, analytical and the ability to work independently
• Flexible, proactive, and creative with the ability to work in the team
• Highly motivated and resilient with the ability to work interdisciplinary
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the European Union or Switzerland. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

The Role

The Researcher in Quantum Machine Learning or Quantum Information will be a member of Terra Quantum's AI Applied Research team. This team is at the forefront of conducting both fundamental and applied research in the field of quantum machine learning. Although the Researcher will focus on innovating in quantum machine learning, the role involves translating research findings into practical algorithmic software solutions. The Researcher is expected to closely monitor and analyse scientific and industrial trends and needs across short-term, mid-term, and long-term horizons, specifically within the quantum technology and machine learning sectors, to guide the development and implementation of hybrid quantum-classical algorithms.

The Researcher in Quantum Machine Learning plays a role in driving excellence within their team. They are not only detail-oriented but also possess a remarkable capacity for enthusiasm. By demonstrating commitment and passion for the mission, they inspire their team members to contribute to making quantum technologies widely accessible and to effect positive change globally.

The Responsibilities

The Applied Researcher should expect to work in one and supporting in the other areas of the following Quantum Machine Learning Team activities.

• Fundamental research in quantum machine learning
  • Developing quantum machine learning algorithms for different data processing tasks, e.g. time series, routing and planning, image, graph data, or natural language processing
  • Exploring state-of-the-art approaches in quantum machine learning
  • Analysing parametrised quantum circuits in their capacity to learn via a hybrid quantum-classical optimization loop
  • Utilizing metrics of, e.g., the Fisher information matrix, the effective dimension, and Fourier terms accessibility for parametrized quantum circuit ansatz analysis
  • Improving the trainability of parametrised quantum circuits through layerwise batch-entropy regularization and similar techniques
  • Interpreting and explaining quantum machine learning models. Analysing the flow of information through different architectures of quantum neural networks
  • Researching and understanding where the quantum brings the benefit to machine learning
  • Developing data encoding and data processing techniques for different types of quantum computers
  • Writing research papers for scientific journals

• Efficient implementation of quantum machine learning algorithms
  • Executing quantum machine learning algorithms on QPUs, e.g. of QuEra, IonQ, Rigetti, and IBM Q
  • Adjusting and improving implementation of hybrid quantum neural networks for different QPUs
  • Exploring and testing the best ways to hybridize classical machine learning solutions with quantum machine learning
  • Understanding the way to implement an efficient interaction of hardware (CPU, GPU) and software (PyTorch, Pennylane)
  • Assisting in the development of our quantum machine learning SDK
  • Optimising, at least theoretically, the code of hybrid quantum-classical machine learning solutions for faster execution

• Supporting industry projects implementation
  • Bringing in novel ideas based on industry needs in time-series, routing and planning, GenAI, and natural language processing tasks
  • Brainstorming on possibilities of quantum machine learning algorithms applications to our client’s industry problems
  • Working on finding a theoretical or empirical advantage of using hybrid quantum-classical machine learning in industrial problems
  • Assisting in writing applied industry research papers for scientific journals

The Requirements

The Applied Researcher is expected to have several qualifications depending on the area of activity in quantum machine learning or quantum information.

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in computer science, physics, mathematics,
  or equivalent subject
• Experience in one or more quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Pennylane, Cirq, etc.)
• Experience working with variational quantum algorithms for machine learning
• Experience working with classical machine learning algorithms
• Basic knowledge in Python, Pytorch and TensorFlow
• Experience in working with QPUs is optional
• Familiarity with quantum information theory is optional
• Familiarity with Tensor-Network techniques is optional
• Goal-oriented, analytical and the ability to work independently
• Flexible, proactive, and creative with the ability to work in the team
• Highly motivated and resilient with the ability to work interdisciplinary
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the European Union or Switzerland. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.