Founders Associate Intern – CEO Office (f/m/d)

• Jump on whatever matters most right now, acting as a flexible right hand to the founders on high-priority topics.
• Take full ownership of cross-functional projects that land on the founders' desk, from the first messy question to the thing actually being done.
• Prepare the material the founders need to run the company: updates, presentations, and reporting, including board and investor communication.
• Build structure where there is none by turning routines that only live in someone's head into processes, tools, and workflows the team actually uses.
• Pull together the numbers, dashboards, and overviews behind key decisions, often from data spread across several tools.
• Work directly with technical, commercial, and leadership teams (including the CEO) to move priorities forward and unblock the team.
• Support hiring and organizational topics, helping us attract and onboard the talent we need to grow.

• Currently pursuing or holding a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Physics, or a related field, ideally with strong academic results.
• Strong problem-solving skills: you can break down an unclear situation and drive it to a result.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with numbers, data, and tools like Excel and slides. Experience with automation tools (n8n, Zapier, or similar) is a plus.
• Written and verbal communication skills in English and German.
• An ownership mentality: you take initiative, follow up until things are closed, and want real responsibility rather than just supporting others.
• A hands-on attitude and genuine comfort working in a fast-paced startup where priorities evolve quickly and not every task is glamorous.
• An interest in deep tech, science, or hard technology businesses, plus the curiosity to learn how a company is really built.
• First experience in startups, a founder's team, or an operational role is a plus, but not a must. So is having organized something real yourself, for example a student initiative, a team project, or an event.
• Curiosity, resourcefulness, and enthusiasm for learning.

Our benefits

• Mission: At QD, we're driven by more than just building great products, we aim to make a lasting difference. Joining us means contributing to meaningful work that goes beyond business as usual.
• Impact & growth: This is an exciting stage of our journey, and your voice matters. You'll have the chance to shape our culture, influence key decisions, and grow alongside a company that's scaling fast.
• Health & fitness: With a company-sponsored Wellpass membership, you'll have access to countless gyms, classes, and wellness offers across Germany to stay healthy and active.
• Team & culture: We believe the best ideas come when we connect outside the office. From regular off-sites to team events, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive environment.