Solutions Engineer Internship

Description

Checkmarx, Inc. is a global leader in application security to help organizations identify and fix vulnerabilities in their applications. Founded in 2006 with offices around 22 countries in the world , and a leading presence in Americas – USA, Canada and LATAM, Checkmarx offers a suite of products that helps the world’s largest enterprises to finally get ahead of application risk without slowing down development.

About the Role:

Checkmarx is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Solution Engineering Intern to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will work closely with our experienced Solution Engineers and their leadership team, gaining hands-on experience through customer interactions and real-world projects. Throughout your internship, you’ll gain exposure to key aspects of solution engineering, including product demonstrations, solution architecture, customer presentations, and technical sales support. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, learn from industry experts, and develop the critical skills needed to excel in this rapidly growing field.

This is a unique opportunity to expand your technical and business acumen while making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment

The ideal candidate will be in Dallas Texas.

 Internship Details:

• Position: Solutions Engineer Intern / Professional Services Intern
• Duration: 3 months (Summer 2025)
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Start Date: Flexible, Summer 2025
• Location: Remote in Texas, with in person meetings in Dallas
• Compensation: To be discussed
• Eligibility: Open to students in the Computer Information Systems program, with a focus on security, or students pursuing an MS in Cybersecurity.

In this role you will:

 Collaborate closely with Solution Engineers, Account Executives, and Checkmarx leaders to comprehensively understand customer requirements and deliver customized solutions.

• Support in crafting and presenting compelling demonstrations to effectively showcase the value of Checkmarx capabilities to address customer needs.
• Conduct in-depth research on industry trends, customer challenges, and competitor solutions to inform presentations and proposals.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of proof-of-values that help customers grasp the value of Checkmarx solutions.
• Participate actively in customer meetings, workshops, and discovery sessions to gain a deeper understanding of business requirements.
• Assist in optimizing internal processes and tools to enhance the efficiency of the Solution Engineering team.

 Learning outcomes:

By participating in the internship program, you’ll gain insights into the career of a Solution Engineer and understand how their role contributes to the success of our customers and Checkmarx

Requirements

 Technical Skills needed / GPA requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field and graduate in Winter 2025 or Spring 2026.
• Knowledge of application/software development with C#, .NET, JAVA, PHP, etc. programming languages and experience with modern CI/CD and DevOps tools preferred, but an interest to continuously learn is required.
• Passionate about technology and customer-centric solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to think creatively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a focus on storytelling and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Technical aptitude and ability to quickly grasp new technologies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.