Solution Engineering Cloud AI & Apps
Microsoft · Posted Oct 12
Software, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and hardware services
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About the role
The Azure Platform team at Microsoft supports commercial customers in designing secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures on Azure. The work spans migration and modernization of core workloads such as Windows, SQL Server, Linux, PostgreSQL, and Oracle, along with hybrid networking, containerization, and AI-powered infrastructure. This Cloud & AI Solution Engineer role drives technical sales through demos, proofs of concept, and architecture workshops with customer technical and business stakeholders.
What you will do
- Drive technical sales by using technical demos, proofs of concept, and technical architecture accelerators to influence solution design and enable deployments.
- Lead architecture sessions and technical workshops to accelerate Azure adoption.
- Build trusted relationships with platforms leads to co-design secure, scalable solutions.
- Resolve technical blockers by collaborating with engineering and sharing customer insights.
- Maintain expertise in cloud migration (Windows, SQL, Linux, PostgreSQL, app workloads), resiliency, security, and compliance.
- Deepen knowledge of enterprise apps (SAP, Oracle) and Azure VMware Solution (AVS).
- Represent Microsoft in customer forums and technical communities through thought leadership.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 5+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
- OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ year(s) technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
- OR equivalent experience
- Proven experience in cloud infrastructure, including migration of workloads such as Windows, SQL, Linux, and PostgreSQL.
- Experience designing or selling solutions involving hybrid networking, secure connectivity, or network performance optimization in enterprise environments.
- Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), App Platform, and containerization strategies.
- Strong understanding of Azure services, including security, compliance, and hybrid cloud scenarios.
- Ability to engage technical and business stakeholders to design and deploy scalable, secure cloud solutions.
- 6+ years technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or technology delivery, or related experience
- 4+ years experience with cloud and hybrid, or on premises infrastructure, architecture designs, migrations, industry standards, and/or technology management
- Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as SAP, Oracle, and ISVs like NetApp, VMware, and RedHat.
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and Public Sector compliance standards.
Benefits and support
- Access to a wide range of Microsoft learning resources, including support for earning industry-recognized certifications across Azure infrastructure, security, and AI
About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is a multinational technology company that develops, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products, services, and hardware devices. Best known for its Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365 productivity suite, and Xbox gaming consoles, the company has expanded heavily into enterprise cloud computing via Azure and advanced artificial intelligence solutions. As one of the world's most valuable public enterprises, it empowers individuals and businesses globally through innovative digital transformation.
- Industry
- Software
- Company size
- 228,000+ employees
- Founded
- April 4, 1975
- Location
- Redmond, Washington, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Vice Chair and President
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