At CrowdStrike we’re on a mission - to stop breaches. Our groundbreaking technology, services delivery, and intelligence gathering together with our innovations in machine learning and behavioral-based detection, allow our customers to not only defend themselves, but do so in a future-proof manner. We’ve earned numerous honors and top rankings for our technology, organization and people – clearly confirming our industry leadership and our special culture driving it. We also offer flexible work arrangements to help our people manage their personal and professional lives in a way that works for them. So if you’re ready to work on unrivaled technology where your desire to be part of a collaborative team is met with a laser-focused mission to stop breaches and protect people globally, let’s talk.

About the Role:

As a Sales Engineer Intern in the Sales Tech Program, you will spend approximately twelve months in our competitive and immersive program gaining hands-on experience while working side by side with top Cyber Security Sales & Sales Engineering Leaders!

The CrowdStrike Corporate Sales Engineering Team is a vital part of the CrowdStrike organization and is growing fast. We currently have extended term internships for candidates seeking a sales engineering career path within our award winning company. With this internship 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.

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.

Assignment Dates: 1

1-12 Months Total [Part Time & Full Time Hybrid]

• January – May 2022 [Part Time]

• June – August 2022 [Full Time for 10 weeks – tentative June 13, 2022 start]

• September – December 2022 [Part Time]

Majors Welcomed to Apply:

Cyber Security, Business Majors (Prefer MIS concentrations), and Computer Science

Responsibilities/Projects Include (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.

Potential Areas of Responsibility Include:

• Engage in real-world sales projects, campaigns, and customer events that will impact revenue and growth.

• Develop and deliver technical demonstrations and collateral for internal CrowdStrike needs, customers, and partners.

Who You Are:

• A university junior not graduating prior to summer 2022

• 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).

• Previous experience with Salesforce, Outreach, LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Domo (preferred)

• Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• Team player who is equally independent

• Resourceful with the ability to handle multiple tasks, and prioritize work in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment without compromising quality.

• Energetic, personable, resilient and responsive

• Equally passionate about business and technology with an interest in mentorship from top sales engineering professionals

What You Can Expect:

• Fully immersive internship to certify & ready you for a future as a corporate sales engineer

• Working alongside a diverse and global sales team

• Assigned mentors with multiple points of continuous feedback

• Development workshops to grow your soft and hard skills

• Executive Speaker Series, Sales Tech Talks & Cross-departmental Coffee Chats

• Social events and Team Building globally (e.g. virtual trivia, escape rooms, etc.)

• Networking opportunities with fellow interns and CrowdStrikers

• 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

Here’s what our previous interns have to say about our program:

• The CrowdStrike Internship Experience (video)

• Intern Testimonials blog post (TBA)

• Our feature on The Internship Show (podcast)

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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

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

CrowdStrike is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.