Microsoft is transforming the developer experience for AI applications across the development lifecycle and needs a Cloud & AI Solution Engineer to help customers boost productivity and become AI-native.
Requirements
- Expert on full stack App architecture design / modernization and cloud native dev (e.g., APIs, containerization, microservices, event-driven, Python, Java, .NET)
- Expert for AI & ML models (e.g., Agentic AI framework, AI Foundry, Semantic Kernel, Foundry SDK, Responsible AI, fine-tuning/inferencing, etc.)
- Proven ability to lead technical engagements (e.g., hackathons, PoCs, MVPs) that drive production-scale outcomes.
- AI Foundry & App architecture (Agentic AI framework, Semantic Kernel, Foundry SDK, Responsible AI)
- App architecture/cloud native dev (APIs, containerization, microservices, event-driven, Python, Java or .NET)
- AI Management & Security (Gen AI Ops, Sentinel, orchestrator, monitoring)
- Azure AI
Responsibilities
- Drive technical sales with decision makers using demos and PoCs to influence solution design and enable production deployments.
- Lead hands-on engagements—hackathons, code-with sessions, and architecture workshops—to accelerate adoption of Microsoft’s developer tools and cloud platforms.
- Build trusted relationships with developers and platform leads, co-designing secure, scalable architectures and solutions
- Resolve technical blockers and objections, collaborating with engineering to share insights and improve products.
- Maintain deep expertise in AI Foundry & App architecture (Agentic AI framework, Semantic Kernel, Foundry SDK, Responsible AI) and App architecture/cloud native dev (APIs, containerization, microservices, event-driven, Python, Java or .NET).
- Maintain and grow expertise in AI Management & Security (Gen AI Ops, Sentinel, orchestrator, monitoring).
- Represent Microsoft through thought leadership in developer communities and customer forums
Other
- Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 2+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR 3+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR equivalent experience.
- Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions.
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a United States Security Clearance.
- 4+ years technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or technology delivery, or related experience OR equivalent experience
