Entry-Level Tech Sales Engineer Intern — AI & Cloud

IBM; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM in San Francisco offers an Entry-Level Technical Sales Engineer internship that blends technical problem-solving with customer engagement to design, demonstrate, and deliver AI, cloud, automation, data, and security solutions. You will work with IBM experts to create measurable client value and a foundation for a career in technical sales.

The program emphasizes collaboration, hands-on learning, and exposure to sales processes, supporting your growth while solving real business challenges

Qualifications

• Active enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student.
• Pursuing a degree in CS, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, or a 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, or C++.
• 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 objectives, requirements, environments, and opportunities to apply IBM technology.
• Design and validate technical solutions addressing customer challenges and business goals.
• Build and deliver demonstrations, proofs of concept, workshops, and technical presentations.
• Translate technical concepts into clear business value for diverse stakeholders.
• Support customer adoption and success by defining use cases and deployment considerations.
• Collaborate with sales, technical specialists, customer success teams, and partners to progress opportunities.
• Contribute ideas and best practices to accelerate client success and solution adoption.
• Present findings and recommendations to business and technical stakeholders.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

C++

AI-assisted tools

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Curiosity

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

IBM in San Francisco offers an Entry-Level Technical Sales Engineer internship that blends technical problem-solving with customer engagement to design, demonstrate, and deliver AI, cloud, automation, data, and security solutions. You will work with IBM experts to create measurable client value and a foundation for a career in technical sales.

The program emphasizes collaboration, hands-on learning, and exposure to sales processes, supporting your growth while solving real business challenges