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Quandela

Technical Chief of Staff – Office of the CTO, CSO

Quandela

. Support the CTO/CPO and CSO in structuring and driving technical and scientific priorities.

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMassy • FranceLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and operational support capabilities, with a focus on synthesizing complex technical topics and facilitating leadership decision-making. Proven experience in program and project coordination within research-driven environments and advanced technology sectors.

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5+ Years Experience in Chief of Staff or Technical Program ManagementAdvanced Degree in Physics, Computer Science, or Related FieldStrong Program and Project Coordination SkillsExceptional Structuring and Synthesis CapabilitiesAbility to Engage with Senior Scientists and Engineers

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Hard Skills
Program CoordinationProject ManagementTechnical Briefing PreparationAnalytical SupportRisk ManagementStrategic Material PreparationTechnical SynthesisLeadership Review StructuringCross-Functional Initiative CoordinationProcess Improvement
Soft Skills
Excellent Written and Verbal CommunicationHighly OrganizedProactiveStrong Sense of OwnershipProblem-Solving Abilities
Industry Keywords
Deeptech OrganizationsResearch-Driven EnvironmentsAdvanced Technology CompaniesTechnical OperationsScientific ExplorationProduct DevelopmentCross-Team CoordinationLeadership ProcessesOrganizational NavigationEvolving Priorities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the CTO/CPO and CSO in structuring and driving technical and scientific priorities.
  • Prepare strategic materials, technical briefings and leadership reviews.
  • Synthesize complex technical topics to facilitate leadership decision-making.
  • Structure leadership processes and coordination mechanisms for the Office of the CTO & CSO.
  • Support preparation and follow-up of technical leadership meetings, reviews and strategic discussions.
  • Maintain alignment across research, engineering and product leadership.
  • Track progress on key technical and scientific initiatives.
  • Provide visibility on milestones, dependencies and risks.
  • Facilitate coordination between teams and support resolution of cross-team blockers.
  • Improve internal processes and communication flows supporting technical and research operations.
  • Maintain alignment between scientific exploration and product development priorities.
  • Lead or coordinate high-impact cross-functional initiatives on behalf of the CTO/CPO and CSO.
  • Provide analytical and operational support on complex organizational or technical topics.
  • Build alignment across research, product and engineering; strengthen the Office of the CTO & CSO; and support scaling of the technical organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years of experience in roles such as Chief of Staff, Technical Program Manager, strategy/operations in deeptech organizations, or technology consulting.
  • Experience working in research-driven environments, advanced technology companies, or deeptech startups strongly preferred.
  • Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in physics, computer science or a related technical field required.
  • Dual background combining engineering/science and business, management or project management is a strong plus.
  • Exceptional structuring and synthesis capabilities.
  • Strong program and project coordination skills.
  • Ability to engage effectively with senior scientists and engineers.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Highly organized and proactive.
  • Strong sense of ownership and discretion.
  • Comfortable operating in highly technical environments.
  • Ability to navigate complex organizations and evolving priorities.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Joining Quandela means contributing to the development of one of Europe’s leading quantum computing companies, at the frontier of photonic quantum technologies.
  • Unique opportunity to work at the center of the company’s scientific and technical leadership, gaining direct exposure to strategic decisions and helping shape the execution of cutting-edge research and engineering programs.
  • Collaboration with world-class scientists and engineers.
  • Opportunity to help scale a fast-growing deeptech organization tackling challenging technological problems.