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Role
Splunk Solutions Engineers are responsible for the technical elements of the sales cycle, enabling our prospects and customers to understand how Splunk can meet their requirements and becoming their trusted advisor.
As a Solutions Engineering Intern you will be based at the location specified in your contract of employment.
Over the course of your internship you will gain Splunk skills, some Splunk Certifications and develop a broader domain knowledge of Sales, Solutions Engineering and Splunk’s technology and use cases that will give you a detailed understanding of the Solutions Engineering role and enable you to decide if a career in Solutions Engineering is right for you.
Key areas of the Solutions Engineering role that you will gain exposure to include
Delivering standardised technical product webinars
Undertaking technical discovery calls/conversations with prospects to discover and/or validate sales opportunities
Delivering consultative presentations, demonstrations and workshops to help prospects understand how Splunk addresses their technical and business requirements, and how it differs from alternative solutions
How Solutions Engineers own the technical strategy for opportunities they work on
How we determine the most appropriate form of Solution Validation for our opportunities and manage them to a successful outcome
Creating custom demonstrations based on customer use-cases and/or data to demonstrate Splunk’s ability to meet their requirements
Responding to the technical elements of tenders (RFI/RFPs) where sales and technical management have determined it is appropriate to make a response
Answering technical questions from prospects and customers
Making general recommendations on Splunk solutions architecture
Identifying and managing technical issues arising throughout the sales lifecycle
Requirements
You will bring strong communication skills, both verbal and written
You will be interested in technology and how it can be used to solve business problems
You will bring Enthusiasm for solving interesting problems to the team
Additional languages are desirable (French, German, Arabic, Spanish, Italian)
Education
You are currently in university and ideally about to start your final year following completion of the internship
We value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Skills Required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in technology and solving business problems
- Enthusiasm for solving interesting problems
- Additional languages (French, German, Arabic, Spanish, Italian)
- Currently enrolled in university and ideally about to start final year after internship
- Based at the location specified in your contract of employment
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support via an EAP, and access to on-site or virtual health centers indicate robust healthcare offerings. Wellness programs, fitness resources, and specialized services further reinforce coverage depth.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, a global minimum for paid parental leave, and unique programs like company-wide recharge days and paid volunteer time expand time-away options. Additional offerings such as Critical Time Off and adoption assistance add flexibility for life events.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Restricted stock units and a discounted employee stock purchase plan are meaningful elements of total compensation. The prominence of equity can materially augment overall pay packages alongside salary and bonuses.
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