This role pays more than
63%
of similar roles. Most pay
$155,000–$207,350
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$191k
versus about
$181k
for comparable roles.
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About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing
Microsoft currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
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The Product Marketing Director for Azure Linux and Open Source is a senior-level role within Microsoft’s Azure team, tasked with driving the growth and adoption of Azure Linux and open source workloads on Azure. This position involves crafting a cohesive narrative around running open-source technologies such as Linux, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Java, and AI frameworks on Azure, collaborating closely with product management, engineering, sales, partners, and developer communities to shape market perception and influence adoption from incubation to mainstream usage. The ideal candidate will possess deep familiarity with the open source ecosystem, excel in storytelling and executive-level communication, and have experience influencing multiple stakeholders at high levels. This role requires expertise in compelling narratives that translate technical capabilities into clear customer value propositions and involves engaging with industry analysts like Gartner, IDC, and Forrester to support Microsoft’s leadership position in Open Source communities such as the Linux Foundation and CNCF.