Solutions Engineer Intern

At Summit, we're on the lookout for talent that doesn't just think "outside the box," but brings their own unique perspective to the table. With our relentless pursuit of excellence and curiosity, we lead innovation in our industry. We humanize technology by actively listening to our clients, crafting tailored proposals, and delivering on the promise of technology with precision and purpose.  

Are you passionate about bridging the gap between technology and business challenges? Summit is seeking a Solutions Engineer Intern to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and present innovative solutions that address client needs. This internship offers hands-on experience in solution engineering, customer interaction, and SaaS technologies. 

• Assist in designing and implementing technical solutions that align with client requirements 
• Collaborate with Sales and Engineering teams to understand business needs and support solution development 
• Participate in client meetings to gather technical requirements and provide input on possible solutions 
• Help create and maintain technical documentation, including solution designs, proposals, and user guides 
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues during implementation and post-deployment 
• Support demo environments or proof-of-concepts that showcase our capabilities 
• Contribute to internal tools and templates to enhance our pre-sales process 
• Stay current on industry trends, cloud technologies, and enterprise IT best practices 
• Learn how to communicate technical ideas clearly in both written and verbal formats 

• The role of technical pre-sales in enterprise software and services 
• How to analyze and interpret client requirements to create tailored solutions 
• Best practices in cloud computing, SaaS architecture, and solution documentation 
• How to work cross-functionally in a business-oriented, tech-driven environment 
• Fundamentals of client relationship building and trust-based consulting 
• Real-world experience with common tools, frameworks, and project workflows 

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field 
• Strong interest in cloud, enterprise tech, and client-facing problem solving 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Solid problem-solving and analytical thinking skills 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team 
• Eagerness to learn, adapt quickly, and take initiative 

• Basic understanding of SaaS platforms and cloud computing (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) 
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, HTML, or CSS 
• Exposure to version control systems like Git 
• Experience with APIs, integrations, or web services 
• Understanding of Agile methodologies or experience on Agile teams 
• Previous internship, co-op, or project-based experience related to solutions engineering or technical consulting 

• Commitment: 15-20 hours per week during the academic year, with the option to increase to full-time during summer.  
• Duration: 6-9 months, flexible based on availability.  
• Compensation: $19 - $24 per hour 

• Empower our people  
• Constant elevation  
• Customer first  
• Focus on outcomes  
• Embrace curiosity 

Summit is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Summit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. 

As part of this commitment, Summit will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let us know.