CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity. Our University Program is dedicated to attracting and cultivating the next generation of talent in virtually every field. Our program offers paid positions that allow students and recent graduates to gain real-world experience and develop essential skills while they learn from the best and brightest working professionals. We offer our interns a structured program and supportive environment where they can ignite their passion for the future. Our University Program is designed to provide participants exposure to meaningful work that supports our mission to make the digital world a safer place to live and work. CrowdStrike is where your talent meets cutting-edge tech. Ready to start building a career you can be proud of? Join us!
About the Role:
Our Sales Tech Internship is dedicated to elevating the next generation of talent in our fight against adversaries with a structured curriculum, certifications, and an engaging environment. As a Sales Technical Intern, you will master CrowdStrike product knowledge, technical requirements, gain experience on how to present a complex solution to a wide variety of audiences, and develop the fundamental skills needed for a successful Sales Engineer career. you will spend eight weeks in our competitive and immersive program gaining hands-on experience while working side by side with top industry professionals with the opportunity to extend to our part-time semester-long internship based on your successful completion of the summer program. You will take part in technical demonstrations, proof of value concepts, and calling initiatives which accelerate company and individual growth – all while earning your CrowdStrike Sales MBA in our solutions, processes, and culture!
Sales Engineering, also referred to as “technical sales” or “presales engineering” is a specialty profession which requires a balanced skill set of soft skills (people skills) and technology skills.
What You'll Do: (not limited to)
- Develop and apply workplace knowledge, building toward a specialization in Technical Sales.
- Learn global sales policies and procedures, corporate workplace ethics, and organizational behavior skills.
- Execute hardware and software performance testing, benchmarking, and tuning.
- Engage sales and engineering leaders, and cross-functional teams with ad-hoc projects.
- Optimize and implement technical sales tools and resources.
- Gather and apply technical knowledge to complete day-to-day activities.
- Work within technical sales operations: metrics, KPIs, workflows, sales activities, and tools.
- Complete and pass at least one of the three main certifications required of all CrowdStrike Sales Engineers
- Develop and deliver technical demonstrations and collateral for internal CrowdStrike needs, customers, and partners.
What You'll Need:
- A rising senior, preferably graduating in May 2026
- Class courses in Cyber Security, Business Majors (Prefer MIS concentrations), and Computer Science
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Apps (Word/Doc, Excel/Sheets, PPoint/Slides are key tools for this role).
- Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Team player who collaborates well with a diverse cohort and is equally independent
- Resourceful with the ability to handle multiple tasks, and prioritize work in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment without compromising quality.
- Personable, resilient, and responsive
- Equally passionate about business and technology with an interest in mentorship from top sales engineering professionals
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
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What You Can Expect:
Executive Speaker Series & Tech Talks
Fun socials and give-back events (e.g. virtual trivia, escape rooms, etc.)
Development workshops to grow your soft and hard skills
Networking opportunities with fellow interns and CrowdStrikers
Owning impactful projects that move the company forward
Working alongside a diverse and global team
Assigned mentor and continuous feedback
Participation in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Access to our FalconFit Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
Fun Slack channels (e.g. food, gaming, sports, pets, etc.)
Paid holidays and 401k matching
Remote-first culture
Market leader in compensation
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.
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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The hourly rate for this position is $28 - $32Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:12-09-2024
