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Cloud & AI Solution Engineer – Data Platform

Microsoft is a global technology company that empowers every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.
Cloud
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Job Description

Are you insatiably curious, deeply passionate about the realm of databases and analytics, and ready to tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment in the era of AI? Join Microsoft as a Cloud & AI Solution Engineer in Data Platform for commercial customers.

Databases & Analytics is a growth opportunity for Microsoft Azure, its partners and customers. It includes a rich portfolio of IaaS and PaaS services on the Azure Platform in the age of AI. These technologies empower customers to build, deploy, and manage database and analytics applications in a cloud-native way.

As a Data Platform Solution Engineer (SE), you'll:

  • Play a pivotal role helping enterprises unlock Microsoft's cloud database and analytics stack
  • Collaborate with engineering leaders and platform teams
  • Accelerate Fabric Data Platform adoption through hands-on engagements
  • Guide customers through secure, scalable solution design
  • Influence technical decisions and accelerate database/analytics migration
  • Help customers modernize their data platform

You'll have opportunities to:

  • Accelerate your career growth
  • Develop deep business acumen
  • Hone technical skills
  • Become adept at solution design and deployment
  • Work flexibly (up to 50% from home)

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and organization to achieve more. We embrace a growth mindset, empower others, and collaborate to realize shared goals. Our culture of inclusion is built on respect, integrity, and accountability where everyone can thrive.

The role involves 0-25% travel and offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, savings plans, parental leave, and more.

Last updated 5 days ago

Responsibilities For Cloud & AI Solution Engineer – Data Platform

  • Drive technical sales with decision makers using demos and PoCs
  • Lead hands-on engagements—hackathons and architecture workshops
  • Build trusted relationships with platform leads, co-designing secure, scalable architectures
  • Resolve technical blockers and objections, collaborating with engineering
  • Maintain deep expertise in Analytics Portfolio and Azure Databases
  • Represent Microsoft through thought leadership in cloud Database & Analytics communities

Requirements For Cloud & AI Solution Engineer – Data Platform

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  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field OR 1+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
  • Knowledge on database or analytics
  • Experience with cloud and hybrid, or on premises infrastructure
  • Understanding of architecture designs, migrations, industry standards
  • Expertise in Analytics Portfolio: Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, Purview Data Governance
  • Knowledge of Azure Databases: SQL DB, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL
  • Familiarity with on-prem EDW (Teradata, Netezza, Exadata), Hadoop & BI solutions

Benefits For Cloud & AI Solution Engineer – Data Platform

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect