Technology Market Research Intern, Strategy and Operations- Master's (Santa Clara, CA)

Applied Materials\u2019 Quantum team within Strategy \u0026 Operations is seeking a Quantum Team Intern \u2013 Technology Market Research to join our team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of quantum technology, market intelligence, and strategic operations, while contributing to a major initiative that connects Applied Materials with leaders across the global quantum ecosystem. The team operates with high standards for quality and follow-through, and values thoughtful execution, professionalism, and attention to detail.\n\nThe primary focus of this role is to support the planning and early execution of a large, highly technical event. The intern will work closely with the Quantum team to support outreach and coordination with a broad set of external stakeholders, including researchers, industry leaders, startups, and partners. In parallel, the intern will conduct targeted market and ecosystem research to help ensure the event reflects current developments, emerging players, and influential contributors in the quantum landscape.\n\n### The position will entail the following:\n\n * Support the planning and execution of a major public event for a highly technical audience, including coordination with internal teams and external participants.\n * Contribute to structured stakeholder engagement efforts, applying professional communication, persistence, and judgment to support outreach and participation efforts.\n * Maintain engagement tracking and coordination workflows, applying organizational rigor and attention to detail to support timely follow-through and effective event preparation.\n * Perform market and ecosystem research related to quantum technologies, including profiling potential attendees, understanding their technical backgrounds and recent research, and identifying new or emerging market entrants.\n * Synthesize research findings into concise briefing materials, summaries, and presentations for internal stakeholders.\n * Leverage analytical tools and AI-assisted research techniques to improve efficiency, rigor, and insight generation across planning and research activities.\n\n\n\n### Requirements\n\n * Must be pursuing a Master\u2019s or MBA degree in Business Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Strategy, Technology Management, Science \u0026 Technology Policy, Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.\n * Must be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.\n * Strong analytical skills, including experience with market research, structured analysis, and synthesis of complex information.\n * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to create clear, concise briefs and presentations.\n * Proficiency with common business and research tools, such as Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Python, databases, or advanced research tools is a plus.\n * Comfort engaging professionally with a range of internal and external stakeholders; confidence, persistence, and attention to detail are important.\n * General technical literacy and awareness of the quantum or advanced technology community; direct engineering experience is not required.\n * Interest in strategy, operations, product, or technology-focused business roles.\n\n\n\n### Why This Internship\n\n * Exposure to quantum strategy, planning discussions, and the broader quantum ecosystem.\n * Meaningful contributions to deliverables that support internal planning and external engagement.\n * Hands-on experience supporting a complex, cross-functional initiative.\n * A strong introduction to careers in Strategy, Operations, Product, or technology-focused business roles.\n\n\n\n## Qualifications\n\n### Education:\n\nMaster\u0027s Degree\n\n### Skills\n\n### Certifications:\n\n### Languages:\n\n### Years of Experience:\n\n### Work Experience:\n\n## Additional Information\n\n### \n\n### Shift:\n\n10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)\n\n### \n\n### Travel:\n\nNot Specified\n\n### \n\n### Relocation Eligible:\n\nYes\n\n### Referral Payment Plan:\n\nNone\n\nApplied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. \n