Tech-Sales Engineer Intern: AI, Cloud & Data

IBM Computing; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking an Entry-Level Technical Engineering Seller in Ottawa to engage clients and IBM experts in designing and delivering AI, hybrid cloud, automation, data, and security solutions. You will participate in discovery sessions, craft technical solutions, and present demonstrations that translate complex concepts into business value.

The role combines technical problem-solving, customer engagement, and business consulting to build a foundation for a career in technical sales and solution

Qualifications

• Actively Enrolled:Registered undergraduate or graduate university student.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Engineering, or related technical field.
• Foundational knowledge of cloud computing, software development, AI, automation, data, or cybersecurity.
• Experience with at least one programming language such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, or similar.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools to prototype, build, or troubleshoot applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for technology and client success.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client discovery sessions to understand business objectives, technical requirements, success criteria, current environments, and opportunities to apply IBM technology.
• Design and validate technical solution approaches addressing customer challenges, aligning with business goals, and demonstrating value across IBM software, AI, cloud, data, automation, and security capabilities.
• Build and deliver demonstrations, proofs of concept, workshops, and technical presentations that showcase solution functionality, integration requirements, and business value.
• Translate technical concepts into clear business value for technical and non-technical stakeholders through storytelling, documentation, and recommendations.
• Support customer adoption, expansion, and success by helping clients define use cases, remove technical barriers, identify deployment considerations, and realize measurable value from IBM solutions.
• Collaborate with sales, technical specialists, customer success teams, and partners to progress opportunities, identify growth areas, and support client engagement activities.
• Contribute innovative ideas, reusable assets, technical best practices, and emerging technology perspectives that help accelerate client success, technical readiness, and solution adoption.
• Present technical findings, solution recommendations, and next steps to both business and technical stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud computing

Software development

AI & automation

Data concepts

Python/Java/JavaScript/C++

AI-assisted development tools

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Curiosity & adaptability

Education

CS/SE/CE/DS/Math/Engineering

Job description

IBM is seeking an Entry-Level Technical Engineering Seller in Ottawa to engage clients and IBM experts in designing and delivering AI, hybrid cloud, automation, data, and security solutions. You will participate in discovery sessions, craft technical solutions, and present demonstrations that translate complex concepts into business value.

The role combines technical problem-solving, customer engagement, and business consulting to build a foundation for a career in technical sales and solution