Solutions Architect Intern

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Dallas, TX, USA
In-Office
18-25 Annually
Internship
Big Data • Cloud
The Role
Supports the Solutions Architecture team by helping design customer technology solutions across networking, security, AI, analytics, and data center environments. Responsibilities include documenting requirements, creating bills of materials, maintaining demonstrations, researching technical solutions, communicating with sales teams, and troubleshooting configuration conflicts. The internship includes customer exposure, mentoring, technical training, and in-person work at the Denver office.
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Who is Trace3?

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.  

Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology?


Come Join Us!

Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover

We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart

We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.


JOB SUMMARY:

As part of the Trace3xpereince Program, the Solutions Architect Intern will combine technical aptitude, strong communication skills and creative problem solving to support our Solutions Architecture team to  design solutions for our customers. The Solutions Architect Intern will have a chance to channel passion and enthusiasm while learning the practical application of concepts across security, networking, AI and datacenter focus areas. Interns will work directly with customers and gain hands up experience and exposure into their environments. Interns in this program will receive accelerated professional development, exposure to all technical functions of an IT Consulting organization, world-class mentoring, and unique networking opportunities across the organization.  Position will require intern to be located by our Dallas, TX office for in person training. 


WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN:

  • Assist in eliminating barriers to provide technically accurate solutions to customers
  • Assist in creating documentation to streamline solution delivery with strategic vendors
  • Help in creating technically accurate bill of materials using vendor tools
  • Assist in the build and maintenance of product demonstration using demo lab
  • Understand customer requirements and document findings during scoping conversations
  • Gain working knowledge of strategic vendor portfolio and tools
  • Communicate with sales teams
  • Assist with client and sales team questions regarding solutions
  • Conduct technical research (online, telephone or documentation)
  • Support troubleshooting system configuration conflicts

ELIGIBILITY AND PREFERRED SKILLS:

  • Enrollment in the Senior year of an undergraduate or graduate degree program, at an accredited college or university
  • Understands or has an interest in learning: networking fundamentals, datacenter virtualization,  security, data & analytics, or AI concepts.
  • Passion around technology as a whole
  • Candidates should be pursuing a field of study applicable to the Solutions Engineer Internship
  • Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better; People and Organizational Health may require a copy of the applicant’s transcript
  • Academic or professional/internship experience working in a professional setting is a plus
  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and accepts direction on given assignments
  • Self-motivated individuals with a customer mindset and desire to help people
  • Enthusiasm for technical problem solving, with attention to detail and strong communication skills
  • Ability to learn and research in a dynamic and engaging environment
  • Availability to work 40 hours per week throughout the 12-week summer internship
  • Ability to commute to the Trace3 Dallas, TX office (this position will require the intern to be in person)

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.
Estimated Pay Range
$18—$25 USD

The Perks

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Training and development programs
  • Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
  • Collaborative and cool culture
  • Work-life balance and generous paid time off

Our Commitment

At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please email [email protected].


***To all recruitment agencies: Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

Skills Required

  • Enrollment in the senior year of an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university
  • Pursuing a field of study applicable to the Solutions Engineer Internship
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better
  • Availability to work 40 hours per week throughout the 12-week summer internship
  • Ability to commute to the Trace3 Denver office and work in person
  • Understanding of or interest in networking fundamentals, data center virtualization, security, data analytics, or artificial intelligence concepts
  • Academic or professional internship experience in a professional setting
  • Ability to work independently and accept direction
  • Self-motivation, customer mindset, and desire to help people
  • Enthusiasm for technical problem solving and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to learn and conduct research in a dynamic environment

Trace3 Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Trace3 and has not been reviewed or approved by Trace3.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is offered as flexible or unlimited for many salaried roles, with company language emphasizing generous time off and work-life balance. Remote-work programs and flexible schedules reinforce practical access to time away.
  • Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, life insurance, and long‑term disability, with multiple plan options in some locations. Mental‑health benefits and first‑of‑month eligibility contribute to a comprehensive offering.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Revenue and presales roles feature competitive base pay with meaningful on‑target earnings potential, and performance bonuses are part of the total rewards mix. This structure can deliver strong outcomes for high performers.

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The Company
HQ: Irvine, CA
944 Employees

What We Do

Trace3, a pioneer in business transformation solutions, empowers organizations to lead their market space by keeping pace with the rapid changes in IT innovations ensuring relevance to specific business initiatives required to maximize revenue generation by leveraging the latest Silicon Valley, cloud, big data and datacenter technologies maximizing organizational health. We have a unique ability to deliver optimal solutions combined with our talented team and over 10 years of documented best practices that unify people, process and technology. Over 2,000 globally recognized companies trust in Trace3 to stay relevant and innovative in today’s highly competitive market.

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