Technical Sales Engineer Intern - AI & Cloud Solutions

IBM Computing; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM’s Sales Internship Program invites an enrolled student to engage in client discovery sessions and design solutions across AI, hybrid cloud, and security. You will build demos and proofs of concept, translate complex tech into business value, and collaborate with sales, technical teams, and partners to drive client success.

As an entry-level technical sales engineer, you will apply communication and presentation skills to demonstrate IBM capabilities and help clients achieve measurable

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field (CS/SE/CE/Data Science/Math/Engineering).
• Foundational knowledge of cloud, software, AI, automation, data, or cybersecurity.
• Experience with at least one language (Python/Java/JS/C++).
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools to prototype or troubleshoot.
• 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 sessions to understand objectives and requirements.
• Design and validate technical solution approaches with IBM capabilities.
• Build and deliver demos, proofs of concept, workshops, and technical presentations.
• Translate technical concepts into clear business value for diverse stakeholders.
• Support client adoption, expansion, and success by defining use cases and removing barriers.
• Collaborate with sales, technical specialists, customer success, and partners.
• Contribute ideas and reusable assets to accelerate client success and solution adoption.
• Present findings and recommendations to business and technical stakeholders.

Skills

Programming languages

AI tools

Communication

Presentation

Collaboration

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/SE/CE/Math/Engineering

Tools

Python

Java

JavaScript

C++

Job description

IBM’s Sales Internship Program invites an enrolled student to engage in client discovery sessions and design solutions across AI, hybrid cloud, and security. You will build demos and proofs of concept, translate complex tech into business value, and collaborate with sales, technical teams, and partners to drive client success.

As an entry-level technical sales engineer, you will apply communication and presentation skills to demonstrate IBM capabilities and help clients achieve measurable