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

IBM; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer Co-Op in San Diego to help connect clients with IBM solutions across AI, data, automation, cloud, and infrastructure. You will engage in discovery, design solution approaches, and deliver technical demonstrations while building client relationships during a 16-week program.

This paid co‑op requires active enrollment and availability for full-time work (40 hours per week) during the fall semester 2026, with graduation between December 2027 and August

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate university student.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree completed by start date in a 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++.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate 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, and opportunities to apply IBM technology.
• Design and validate technical solution approaches addressing customer challenges across IBM software, AI, cloud, data, automation, and security.
• Build and deliver demonstrations, proofs of concept, workshops, and technical presentations.
• Translate technical concepts into clear business value for stakeholders.
• Support customer 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 solution adoption.
• Present findings and recommendations to business and technical audiences.

Skills

Cloud computing

Software development

AI

Automation

Data

Cybersecurity

Python

Java

JavaScript

C++

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

IBM is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer Co-Op in San Diego to help connect clients with IBM solutions across AI, data, automation, cloud, and infrastructure. You will engage in discovery, design solution approaches, and deliver technical demonstrations while building client relationships during a 16-week program.

This paid co‑op requires active enrollment and availability for full-time work (40 hours per week) during the fall semester 2026, with graduation between December 2027 and August