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

Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. What We Offer Location: Santa Clara,CA You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits . Applied Materials’ Quantum team within Strategy & Operations is seeking a Quantum Team Intern – 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. The 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. The position will entail the following: Support the planning and execution of a major public event for a highly technical audience, including coordination with internal teams and external participants. Contribute to structured stakeholder engagement efforts, applying professional communication, persistence, and judgment to support outreach and participation efforts. Maintain engagement tracking and coordination workflows, applying organizational rigor and attention to detail to support timely follow-through and effective event preparation. 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. Synthesize research findings into concise briefing materials, summaries, and presentations for internal stakeholders. Leverage analytical tools and AI-assisted research techniques to improve efficiency, rigor, and insight generation across planning and research activities. Requirements Must be pursuing a Master’s or MBA degree in Business Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Strategy, Technology Management, Science & Technology Policy, Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship, or a related field. Must be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale . Strong analytical skills, including experience with market research, structured analysis, and synthesis of complex information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to create clear, concise briefs and presentations. Proficiency with common business and research tools, such as Excel and PowerPoint ; familiarity with Python, databases, or advanced research tools is a plus. Comfort engaging professionally with a range of internal and external stakeholders; confidence, persistence, and attention to detail are important. General technical literacy and awareness of the quantum or advanced technology community; direct engineering experience is not required . Interest in strategy, operations, product, or technology-focused business roles. Why This Internship Exposure to quantum strategy, planning discussions, and the broader quantum ecosystem. Meaningful contributions to deliverables that support internal planning and external engagement. Hands-on experience supporting a complex, cross-functional initiative. A strong introduction to careers in Strategy, Operations, Product, or technology-focused business roles . Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Intern / Student Travel: Not Specified Relocation Eligible: Yes The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement. Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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