Sales Engineering Co-Op

Acceldata•Kitchener, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sales Engineer Co-op at Acceldata Inc, you will work closely with our sales engineering team to support customer-facing initiatives across solution design, pre-sales, and technical enablement. Your role involves understanding customer requirements through active listening, identifying pain points, and assisting in architecting tailored solutions to complex data challenges. We seek passionate, self-driven individuals eager to make a tangible impact, learn continuously, and deliver solutions that enable organizations to unlock the full potential of data observability. This is a 4 month assignment with required on-site presence at 151 Charles Street West, inside the Communitech Innovation Center.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field at the University of Waterloo.
Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Scala, and Python.
Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software development principles.
Experience with distributed computing, big data technologies, and cloud platforms is a plus.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Strong understanding and hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including deploying, managing, and scaling applications.
Familiarity with Kubernetes concepts such as Pods, Services, Deployments, StatefulSets, ConfigMaps, and Secrets.
Understanding of the big data ecosystem, including data ingestion, processing, and storage technologies.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to work well in a team environment, contributing to a collaborative culture.
Enthusiasm to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the sales engineering team to write, test, and deploy software solutions using advanced Java or Scala programming.
Collaborate with the sales engineering team to learn, orchestrate and manage SE labs and demo instances on cloud and on-premise ecosystems.
Participate actively in the customer proposals lifecycle, including Demos, RFIs, RFPs, and POCs.
Build a compelling ROI model for prospects incorporating technical solutions and customer business value.
Build automation scripts or a go-to-market asset (like a powerpoint) that can be used in the most effective ways.
Commit to continuous learning and professional development, adapting to new tools, languages, and platforms as required.