Sales Engineering Co-Op

About the role#

As a Sales Engineer Co-op, you will support customer-facing initiatives including solution design, pre-sales, and technical enablement. You will work directly with the sales engineering team to understand customer requirements, identify pain points, and architect solutions for complex data challenges. This is a 4-month full-time internship opportunity.

What you'll do#

• Write, test, and deploy software solutions using Java or Scala.
• Assist in managing and orchestrating lab environments and demo instances across cloud and on-premise ecosystems.
• Participate in the customer proposal lifecycle, including Demos, RFIs, RFPs, and Proofs of Concept (POCs).
• Develop ROI models for prospects that align technical solutions with business value.
• Create automation scripts and go-to-market assets to support sales effectiveness.
• Engage in continuous learning to adapt to new tools, languages, and platforms.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related degree program at the University of Waterloo.
• Proficiency in Java, Scala, and Python.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including deploying, managing, and scaling applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Location & details#

• Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
• Modality: On-site at 151 Charles Street West.
• Term: Summer 2026.
• Employment Type: Full-time, paid internship.