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Innovation Studio Solution Architect

IBM

IT

Austin, TX, USA

Posted on Jul 15, 2025

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Introduction

Do you consider yourself an agent for change? Are you passionate about serving clients? If so, you may be the ideal candidate to join IBM Innovation Studio Austin as Solution Architect. Through our in-person Client and Business Partner Engagements, this team delivers the three things this audience has told us they want most from IBM: (1) to be inspired by what is possible; (2) to solve problems leveraging deep expertise; and (3) to generate concrete outcomes that transform their business. Helping our clients and business partners achieve these goals is what Innovation Studio is all about, and we’re looking for enterprising team members with a keen mind and adventurous spirit to join us on this mission.

The Solution Architect role is an onsite Studio-based role that interfaces directly with existing and prospective clients. As part of the Studio team, you’ll play a critical role in developing and delivering Client and Business Partner Engagements that generate business for IBM. In this capacity, you’ll also work closely with the other Innovation Studios worldwide to share best practices and innovation and apply key learnings. The Innovation Studios are an integral part of the MCC Demand Funnel, and we’re looking for the best people with diverse skills and experiences to complement the studio team and serve as front line ambassadors for IBM.

Your role and responsibilities

Serve as Solution Architect for the flagship IBM Innovation Studio Austin location and provide technical expertise
Design, implement, scale, own/maintain and deliver solution storytelling showcases, technical demos, and other interactive experiences that leverage different technologies, vendors, platforms, and styles of computing
Discover compelling pieces of work that IBM has done with clients through partnering with IBM business units - including sales, consulting and research - to create compelling solution storytelling showcases, technical demos, and other interactive experiences
Enable Engagement Leaders to deliver solution storytelling showcases, technical demos, and other interactive experiences
Collaborate with Engagement Leaders to execute technical aspects of Client and Business Partner Engagements, including, but not limited to building technical roadmaps, assisting in design of Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and Proof of Technologies (PoTs), and preparing and coaching technical subject matter experts for workshops.
Mentor Engagement Leaders on technical topics
Manage architectural and technical setup for the IBM Innovation Studio Austin.

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Required technical and professional expertise

At least 3 years of consultative experience in a technical solution delivery role (or equivalent experience in marketing/sales) with IBM products and solutions focused on Hybrid Cloud, Multicloud, AI, and infrastructure
Experience developing and delivering complex technology topics through engaging storytelling presentations to CxO and LOB-level attendees across both business and IT audiences
Experience in developing technical showcases/demonstrations that highlight new technologies
Is collaborative, flexible, handles multiple priorities and works well in teams in a fast-paced environment

Preferred technical and professional experience

IBM Certified Architect
At least 5 years of consultative experience in a technical solution delivery role (or equivalent experience in marketing/sales) with IBM products and solutions focused on Hybrid Cloud, Multicloud, AI, and infrastructure
Expert in developing and delivering complex technology topics through engaging storytelling presentations to CxO and LOB-level attendees across both business and IT audiences
Expert in developing technical showcases/demonstrations that highlight new technologies
Experience leading working groups across a matrixed organization

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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