Platform Engineer – Entry Level Sales Program 2026

Role Overview

Technology sales at IBM is evolving with innovative approaches, focusing on 'showing' rather than 'telling'. Client Engineering collaborates with clients in real-time to solve their toughest business challenges using cutting-edge solutions. As a Platform Engineer within Client Engineering, you'll play a crucial role in a multidisciplinary team that includes Architects, AI Engineers, Designers, and Business Technology Leaders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver unique client co-creation experiences to accelerate transformation.
• Work with cross-functional teams to realize the full potential of hybrid cloud and AI solutions and prove business value to clients.
• Leverage contemporary hybrid cloud skills (AI, analytics, DevOps, DevSecOps, IaC, security, networking, and storage) with deep industry expertise.
• Define and communicate the differentiated value of IBM's technology both technically and commercially.
• Participate in lead client sessions that cover a wide range of public and hybrid cloud technologies like Red Hat OpenShift, IBM Cloud Paks, and Kubernetes.
• Support the solutions architecture plan and be a hands-on "builder" in client-facing engagements.
• Advise on solution architecture to align with platform best practices and focus on clients' target environments to ease transition to deployment.
• Provide a seamless transition to clients by working with deployment teams to manage production deployment platform assets and information.

Qualifications

• Confidence to contact and engage potential new customers and deliver an elevated experience.
• Motivation to achieve sales, business objectives, and high client satisfaction.
• Strong analytic, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills combined with an agile process.
• Embrace curiosity and a growth mindset.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent technical degree/experience.
• Working knowledge in at least one common cloud native programming language (Java, Python, HCL, Rust, Ansible, or similar).
• Conversant about cloud technology, latest industry trends, and how they address business challenges.
• Demonstrates team collaboration and can navigate different communication styles.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal), engaging, compelling, and influential.
• Growth mindset, motivated to work with clients, and able to lead projects independently.
• Relevant technical certifications (e.g., CNCF, AWS, IBM Cloud, Azure, Google Cloud, DevOps) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Fast-paced and supportive sales environment.
• Collaboration with leaders and colleagues who are always willing to help and be helped.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and advancement in your career.

Pay

Details TBD.

Schedule

Details TBD.

Location

IBM will consider applications from candidates based in one of the following IBM offices: Chicago IL, New York NY, Raleigh NC, San Francisco CA, and Washington DC. Candidates must be ready to travel up to 50% annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Prefered Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Technical and Professional Expertise

Technical Education: B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent technical degree/experience.

Programming: Working knowledge in at least one common cloud native programming language (Java, Python, HCL, Rust, Ansible, or language in similar discipline).

Tech Savvy: Conversant about cloud technology, latest industry trends, and how they are applied to address business challenges.

Team Player: Demonstrates team collaboration and can navigate different communication styles.

Excellent Communication Skills: Possess verbal, written, and interpersonal skills that are engaging, compelling, and influential.

Self-Starter: Growth mindset, motivated to work with clients, and able to lead projects independently.

Highly Desirable Experience: In deploying and operating solutions on AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, or Google Cloud.

Relevant Technical Certifications: e.g., CNCF, AWS, IBM Cloud, Azure, Google Cloud, DevOps.