Senior Cloud Solution Architect

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
US
Salary
$106,400–$203,600 / yr
Posted
16 days ago
Closes
Dec 8, 2026

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This role $155k
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This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$213,743 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $155k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

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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

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TL;DR · Senior Cloud Solution Architect

As a Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) in Microsoft’s Customer Experience & Success organization, you’ll join the Global Customer Success team to drive technical conversations and build AI solutions that accelerate customer success. This hands-on role involves troubleshooting complex issues, leading proof-of-concept evaluations, and developing innovative AI roadmaps. You will work closely with engineering teams to provide feedback on product development and collaborate with field teams to promote Azure AI capabilities. Key responsibilities include resolving technical blockers, ensuring solution excellence, and staying updated on market trends. Ideal candidates have a strong background in cloud technologies, particularly Azure AI services like Cognitive Services and OpenAI, along with proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C#. Experience in architecting enterprise-grade solutions, infrastructure as code deployment using Bicep or Terraform, and understanding of generative AI and responsible AI practices is essential. This role offers opportunities for career growth while contributing to Microsoft’s mission of delivering differentiated customer experiences through technology.

What you'll do

  • Provide technical enablement and operational support in the AI Factory.
  • Innovate with AI solutions to drive business value and troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Ensure high performance, security, scalability, and reliability of deployed solutions.
  • Resolve technical blockers by debugging issues and providing fixes for customer engagements.
  • Accelerate customer success through engagement with field teams and promotion of the AI Factory.
  • Stay updated on market trends and educate customers about Azure AI platform advancements.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies or IT consulting.
  • Deep domain expertise in Azure AI areas such as Cognitive Services and OpenAI.
  • Proficiency with programming languages like Python, C#, R, JavaScript for integrating Azure AI services.
  • Ability to architect enterprise-grade, AI-focused solutions on the cloud from MVPs to production deployments.
  • Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployment using Bicep or Terraform.
  • Familiarity with core AI & ML concepts including prompt engineering and responsible AI practices.

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