Solution Engineer - Cloud & AI Infrastructure

Microsoft is a technology company focused on empowering people and organizations through technology and cloud solutions. The Solution Engineer will drive technical sales and help commercial customers design secure, scalable, and resilient Azure cloud architectures for infrastructure modernization, migration, AI workloads, and business-critical applications. The role involves leading technical workshops, resolving customer technical blockers, and guiding organizations across cloud migration, networking, security, compliance, and Azure-native modernization.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Embody our culture and values

Requirements:

• 3+ years of technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR a bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field AND 2+ years of technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR a master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field AND 1+ year(s) of technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR equivalent experience
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship
• 6+ years of technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or technology delivery, or related experience
• 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
• 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