Global Technical Sales Intern

About Equinix

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, connecting customers to innovations that enrich work, life, and the planet. It's a place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone can shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next, amplifying customer value through innovation, and making an impact. You’ll work across diverse teams, influence key decisions, and help forge the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a supportive team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Why Join Equinix's Internship Program?

Equinix prides itself on its Global Program, which offers an immersive and impactful experience designed to kickstart your corporate career and set you up for future success.

• Work on real business challenges: You will be assigned a project and work directly with teams to gain real-world 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 managers, subject 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 dedicated workshops, and build meaningful worldwide connections through our networking events.
• Gain global recognition: We celebrate your time with Equinix and the work you have completed through our Global Ideas Competition “Shark Tank.” This competition provides you with the recognition you deserve and lets you share your work with the global Equinix community.

Joining our internship program also means you will have a chance to secure a future role at Equinix when you graduate!

Job Summary for Global Technical Sales Intern

The Global Technical Sales team at Equinix is responsible for providing technology and thought leadership to customers. This team supports strategic sales engagements, drives technology adoption, and supports Equinix's global digital platform strategy. As a Global Technical Sales Intern, you will have the opportunity to shadow GTS leadership and practitioners in their daily roles, focusing on key initiatives, strategic sales engagements, development of offers, repeatable solutions, and use cases. You will also be given guided responsibility for the completion of a specific business-required project.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research papers on emerging technologies with suggestions for Equinix involvement.
• Develop implementation guides, instructional videos, and white papers.
• Perform research on a technology partner.
• Deliver a validated technical solution highlighting the Equinix portfolio.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university/college, in your penultimate year of your bachelor’s or master’s degree studies (Graduation between December 2026-September 2027).
• Experience in Cloud Computing, Information Technology, MSFT/AWS/Google certifications, or Information Security is highly valued.
• Knowledge of networks, routing, applications, and development languages.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Available to work full-time for the entire duration of the Summer Internship Program (between May to September, depending on your school system).
• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with business proficiency in English.
• Ability to create accurate and punctual reports, deliver presentations, and share information and ideas with others.
• Analytically driven and detail-oriented, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Package and aptitude to learn new software.

Key Skills/Competency

• Technical Sales
• Digital Infrastructure
• Cloud Computing
• Network Technologies
• Emerging Technologies
• Strategic Planning
• Solution Development
• Research & Analysis
• Presentation Skills
• Collaboration