Sales Application Engineer Internships
Sales application engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Electronics & Hardware, with Cadence Design Systems, ByteDance, and Tesla among the employers posting roles now.
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Lumentum Inc. San Jose, California, United States
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic overachievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Team Overview
The Field Application Engineering (FAE) team provides technical support for the development and implementation of complex products/applications/solutions. This is an opportunity to deepen product, application, and market knowledge in the Cloud and AI networking infrastructure. Team will assist the sales staff in assessing potential application of company products to meet customer needs and help review product specifications for the development and implementation of customer products/applications/solutions.
Responsibilities
- Support FAE team with application lab expansion and network testing.
- Work closely with FAE and sales team to review customer requirements and application use cases.
- Work with firmware development team to help identify bugs.
- Participation in Failure Analysis, Corrective Action & Lessons Learned activities
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a degree program related to physical sciences or electrical engineering.
- Foundational knowledge of the subject matter relevant to the role.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze information, communicate effectively, and complete work collaboratively.
- Available for the full internship period.
Desired Qualifications
- Practical working knowledge of transceiver hardware, or network switching and connectivity including both
specification and testing of firmware/hardware interfaces.
o Device firmware structure & functionality
o Standards documents like CMIS, Ethernet, InfiniBand, Industry MSAs
o Python
Pay Range: $23.75 - 54.30/hour USD
Disclaimer:
All offers of employment are subject to background checks, appropriate work authorizations, and depending on country, drug screens may be required prior to start date. As a global employer, Lumentum is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Protected categories differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction but may include race, ethnic origin, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.
Pay Range:
Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job
location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our
continual goal of making Lumentum the best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees
competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles,
equity, and health and welfare benefits.
Pay Range:
Disclaimer:
Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Lumentum Inc. San Jose, California, United States
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic overachievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Team Overview
The Field Application Engineering (FAE) team provides technical support for the development and implementation of complex products/applications/solutions. This is an opportunity to deepen product, application, and market knowledge in the Cloud and AI networking infrastructure. Team will assist the sales staff in assessing potential application of company products to meet customer needs and help review product specifications for the development and implementation of customer products/applications/solutions.
Responsibilities
- Support FAE team with application lab expansion and network testing.
- Work closely with FAE and sales team to review customer requirements and application use cases.
- Work with firmware development team to help identify bugs.
- Participation in Failure Analysis, Corrective Action & Lessons Learned activities
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a degree program related to physical sciences or electrical engineering.
- Foundational knowledge of the subject matter relevant to the role.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze information, communicate effectively, and complete work collaboratively.
- Available for the full internship period.
Desired Qualifications
- Practical working knowledge of transceiver hardware, or network switching and connectivity including both
specification and testing of firmware/hardware interfaces.
o Device firmware structure & functionality
o Standards documents like CMIS, Ethernet, InfiniBand, Industry MSAs
o Python
Pay Range: $23.75 - 54.30/hour USD
Disclaimer:
All offers of employment are subject to background checks, appropriate work authorizations, and depending on country, drug screens may be required prior to start date. As a global employer, Lumentum is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Protected categories differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction but may include race, ethnic origin, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.
Pay Range:
Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job
location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our
continual goal of making Lumentum the best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees
competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles,
equity, and health and welfare benefits.
Pay Range:
Disclaimer:
Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.
Sales Application Engineer Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
Tips for Your Sales Application Engineer Internship Search
Apply months before the internship starts
Large employers open summer cohort applications the preceding fall and close them before winter break. Smaller companies and co-ops post closer to start dates, so internship listings appear throughout the year. Start searching earlier than feels necessary and return to listings regularly.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for sales application engineer interns weigh evidence over work history. Document two or three projects with the tools you used and make the output visible: a linked GitHub repository, a recorded product walkthrough, a CAD or design portfolio, or a written case study that shows how you approached a technical sales problem.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to smaller companies running cohorts outside campus channels to widen the pool you reach.
Practice the technical screen out loud before applying
Sales application engineer intern interviews typically include a technical or product-knowledge screen, often a scenario where you walk through a solution or demo approach. Practice explaining your reasoning out loud, not just arriving at an answer, because interviewers for this role weigh how you think and communicate as much as the final result.
Target structured rotational and university programs early
Larger companies in technology and industrial manufacturing run cohort-based sales engineering programs specifically built to train people new to the field. These programs recruit in the fall for summer starts and fill fast. Identify the ones that match your background and apply in the first wave rather than waiting for a second round.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 67% of the sales application engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start sorting through openings, then filter by location and work type so you are only reviewing roles you can actually take.
Sales Application Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a sales application engineer internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a technical portfolio rather than work history. Hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level, so a documented project showcasing product demos, solution designs, or CAD work gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a sales application engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for sales application engineer interns is consistent performance on real client or product work, available headcount on the team, and return-offer timelines that vary by company. Treat the internship as an audition, deliver well, and stay engaged with your manager, without counting on a specific outcome.
When should I apply for sales application engineer internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often wrapping interviews before winter break. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you catch both the early structured cohorts and the later rolling openings.
Are sales application engineer internships paid?
Most professional sales application engineer internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid internships are uncommon at established technology and manufacturing companies but do appear at some startups and nonprofit organizations.
What should a sales application engineer internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects, naming the tools used and linking to the work: a GitHub repository, a published case study, a CAD portfolio, or a recorded product demonstration. Add relevant coursework in engineering, applied science, or business. Keep the resume to one page, since hiring teams screen quickly at the intern level.
Are there remote sales application engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 33% of the sales application engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from every market, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get sales application engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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