Technical Sales Engineer Co-op: AI, Cloud & Data

IBM Computing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer Co-Op for a 16-week program in the United States. You will engage with clients to understand objectives, design technical solutions, and deliver demonstrations across IBM AI, data, automation, cloud, and security.

This role blends consultative selling with hands-on technical work and requires full-time availability during fall semester 2026. Open to actively enrolled undergraduates or graduates graduating between Dec 2027 and Aug 2028.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled undergraduate or graduate student.
• Degree expected by start date in a technical field listed.
• 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++.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Programming languages

Cloud computing basics

AI-assisted tools

Communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Curiosity & adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/SE/CE/DS/Cybersecurity/Math/Engineering

Tools

AI-powered tooling

Job description

IBM is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer Co-Op for a 16-week program in the United States. You will engage with clients to understand objectives, design technical solutions, and deliver demonstrations across IBM AI, data, automation, cloud, and security.

This role blends consultative selling with hands-on technical work and requires full-time availability during fall semester 2026. Open to actively enrolled undergraduates or graduates graduating between Dec 2027 and Aug 2028.