Entry-Level Technical Solutions Engineer | AI, Cloud & Data

IBM Computing; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM in San Francisco, CA is seeking an Entry-Level Technical Sales Engineer to collaborate with clients and IBM experts to design, demonstrate, and deliver AI, hybrid cloud, automation, data, and security solutions. You will build demonstrations, proof-of-concept workshops, and technical presentations that translate complex concepts into business value.

You will begin with a structured onboarding, technical sales training, mentorship, certifications, and ongoing professional development to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree completed by start date in a technical field such as CS, software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, or engineering.
• Foundational knowledge of cloud computing, software development, AI, automation, data, or cybersecurity.
• Experience with at least one programming language (e.g., 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 with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Curiosity and passion for technology and client success.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client discovery to understand objectives and requirements.
• Design and validate technical solution approaches addressing customer challenges.
• Build and deliver demos, proofs of concept, workshops, and presentations.
• Translate technical concepts into clear business value for stakeholders.
• Support customer adoption by defining use cases and deployment considerations.
• Collaborate with sales, technical specialists, and partners to progress opportunities.
• Share innovative ideas and best practices to accelerate client success.
• Present findings and next steps to business and technical stakeholders.

Skills

Programming languages

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Python

Java

JavaScript

C++

Job description

IBM in San Francisco, CA is seeking an Entry-Level Technical Sales Engineer to collaborate with clients and IBM experts to design, demonstrate, and deliver AI, hybrid cloud, automation, data, and security solutions. You will build demonstrations, proof-of-concept workshops, and technical presentations that translate complex concepts into business value.

You will begin with a structured onboarding, technical sales training, mentorship, certifications, and ongoing professional development to