Global Technical Sales Intern

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You'll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work. An internship with Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. If you're a forward-thinking, hard-working college student who loves to learn and wants to make a positive impact on the world while growing your career, join us and help shape the digital world.

• *Why Join Equinix?**

We pride ourselves on our Global Internship Program being an immersive and impactful experience designed to kick-start your corporate career and set you up for future success. -

Work on real business challenges:

You will be assigned a meaningful project and work directly with cross-functional teams to gain hands-on experience, contribute to the business, and impact the digital world. -

Be supported throughout your journey:

You will be mentored and coached by numerous colleagues, including your manager, subject-matter experts, an assigned buddy, and a formal mentor. -

Participate in a curated program of workshops and events:

Learn from our leaders through our Executive Speaker Series, continue to grow through workshops, and build meaningful global connections through networking events. -

Gain global recognition:

We celebrate your work through our Global Ideas Competition, "Shark Tank," where interns showcase their projects to the global Equinix community. Joining our internship program means you will have the opportunity to secure a future role at Equinix upon graduation.

• *Team Overview**

The

Global Technical Sales

team provides technology and thought leadership to Equinix customers worldwide. The team supports strategic sales engagements, drives technology adoption, and advances Equinix's global digital platform strategy. Interns will have the opportunity to shadow Technical Sales leadership and practitioners in their day-to-day work, including key initiatives, strategic sales engagements, offer development, repeatable solutions, and use cases. Interns will also be given guided ownership of a specific business-critical project with real impact.

• *Assignments and Responsibilities**

- Deliver a validated data center technical solution highlighting the Equinix portfolio - Provide market research insights to senior executives across the globe, translating complex data into actionable recommendations -

Design, test, and optimize automated workflows and system efficiencies

, improving internal processes and knowledge sharing - Contribute to implementation guides, instructional videos, and white papers - Support fine-tuning and standardization of global sales responses to ensure consistency and scalability

• *Who You Are (Requirements and Qualifications)**

- Currently enrolled in an accredited university/college in your penultimate year of bachelor's or master's degree studies - Academic background in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related technical discipline (Electrical Engineering not required) - Interest or experience in

automation, system optimization, and workflow improvement

- Familiarity with cloud computing, IT infrastructure, networking concepts, or information security - Exposure to AI/Artificial Intelligence concepts and/or MSFT, AWS, or Google Cloud environments is a plus - Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills - Passion for pursuing a career in a technical sales or customer-facing role -

Available to work full-time for 12 weeks (June-August)

in

Washington, DC

,

remote

, or within reasonable access to an

Equinix IBX metro location

(hybrid setup preferred) Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form. Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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