Technical Sales Engineer Intern: Design Solutions & Demos

IBM Computing; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM Austin is seeking an Entry-Level Technical Sales Engineer as part of its Sales Internship Program. You will work with clients and IBM experts to design, demonstrate, and deliver solutions across AI, hybrid cloud, automation, data, and security.

You’ll engage in discovery sessions, build demos and proofs of concept, and translate technical findings into business value. This internship emphasizes collaboration, learning, and client impact while developing a career in technical sales and

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student.
• Progress toward a degree in a technical field with start date readiness.
• Foundational knowledge of cloud, AI, automation, data, or cybersecurity.
• Experience with at least one programming language (Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, or similar).
• Experience using AI-assisted tools to prototype or troubleshoot.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to explain complex topics clearly.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Programming languages

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Curiosity

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/SE/CE/Data Science/Cybersecurity/Math/Engineering

Job description

IBM Austin is seeking an Entry-Level Technical Sales Engineer as part of its Sales Internship Program. You will work with clients and IBM experts to design, demonstrate, and deliver solutions across AI, hybrid cloud, automation, data, and security.

You’ll engage in discovery sessions, build demos and proofs of concept, and translate technical findings into business value. This internship emphasizes collaboration, learning, and client impact while developing a career in technical sales and