Solution Engineer - Cloud & AI Infrastructure | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

Hybrid Actively hiring
United States Posted 90 days ago $85,100–$169,800 / year
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TL;DR

As a Solution Engineer - Cloud & AI Infrastructure at Microsoft, you will join the Azure Platform team to support commercial customers in designing robust cloud architectures that enable modernization and innovation through Azure’s IaaS and PaaS services. Your day-to-day responsibilities include guiding clients through migration, modernization, and optimization processes using strategies like the 6R approach and containerization best practices, while also ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks such as GDPR and HIPAA. You will leverage your expertise in Azure-native services like AKS and Arc to build secure, scalable solutions that integrate trusted partner technologies such as NetApp, VMware, and RedHat. Essential skills include deep knowledge of cloud migration for various workloads, strong networking capabilities, and the ability to engage with technical stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.

Skills

Azure AKS PostgreSQL SQL Server Linux Windows Oracle NetApp VMware RedHat SAP GDPR HIPAA Azure Kubernetes Service Hybrid Networking Secure Connectivity Network Performance Optimization Azure Security Services Azure Compliance Frameworks CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Drive technical sales through demos and proofs of concept.
  • Lead architecture sessions and workshops to accelerate Azure adoption.
  • Resolve technical blockers by collaborating with engineering teams.
  • Maintain expertise in cloud migration for various workloads and platforms.
  • Deepen knowledge of enterprise applications like SAP, Oracle on Azure.
  • Represent Microsoft in customer forums and technical communities.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of technical pre-sales or consulting experience in cloud infrastructure.
  • Deep expertise in migrating Windows, SQL, Linux, PostgreSQL workloads to Azure.
  • Experience designing hybrid networking and secure connectivity solutions.
  • Hands-on knowledge of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerization strategies.
  • Strong understanding of Azure security services and compliance frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA.
  • Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as SAP, Oracle, and ISVs like NetApp, VMware.
  • Ability to engage technical and business stakeholders for scalable cloud solutions.

Market check

Salary context

This $85,100–$169,800 range sits above 13% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$123,250–$225,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$213,375

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 451 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 417 roles with salary data.

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