AI Engineer – Entry Level Sales Program 2026

AI Engineer At IBM

Technology sales at IBM is evolving with innovative approaches. As an AI Engineer within our Client Engineering team, you'll harness your unique skills to develop and deploy AI systems using our watsonx platform for pilots that lead to enterprise-scale solutions. It's essential that we stay ahead with tailored solutions that meet our clients' needs. Excellent onboarding training will set you up for success, whilst ongoing development will advance your career. Our sales environment is fast-paced and supportive. Always part of a team, you'll be surrounded by leaders and colleagues who are always willing to help and be helped. You'll support pilots that compel clients to invest in IBM's products and services.

Your primary responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Develop pilots to validate and highlight the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed AI solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and iterate on pilots, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and expectations.
• Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of AI solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution and successful delivery of AI solutions.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in AI.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Confidence to contact and engage potential new customers.
• 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.

This position requires you to be in one of the following IBM offices: Atlanta GA, Austin TX, Chicago IL, Dallas TX, New York NY, Raleigh NC, San Francisco CA, and Washington DC. Readiness to travel up to 50% annually.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Required technical and professional expertise:

• Technical Education: B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Math, Statistics, Engineering or equivalent technical degree/experience.
• Programming: Working knowledge in Python, R, Java or language in similar discipline.
• Tech Savvy: Conversant about AI technology, latest industry trends and how it is being 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: Motivated to work with clients and can lead projects independently.

Preferred technical and professional experience:

• Knowledge of AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras or Hugging Face.
• Experience with LLM and foundational models.
• Understanding in the usage of libraries such as SciKit Learn, Pandas, Matplotlib, etc.
• Familiarity with open-source technology, automation and legacy coding (Cobol, C, Assembler) is a plus.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.