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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Solution Engineer - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $106,400.0 - $203,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration Architecture, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Encodings, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Programming Tools, Github, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Office, Node.Js, Systems Development Life Cycle, Power BI, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Systems, TypeScript, Cloud Platform System, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Devsecops, Microservices - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18233953?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18233953%2FSoftware-Solution-Engineer-California-Mountain-View ## About the Role * Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR 5+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR equivalent experience., * 6+ years technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or technology delivery, or related experience OR equivalent experience. * 4+ years experience with cloud and hybrid, or on premises infrastructures, architecture designs, migrations, industry standards, and/or technology management. * Certification in relevant technologies or disciplines (e.g., Office 365, Power BI, Azure Architect and Development exams, Cloud Platform Technologies, Information Security, Architecture). * GitHub Administration or GitHub Actions certifications highly preferred. * Experience with cloud-native development: APIs, containers, microservices, event-driven design. * Experience engaging enterprise development teams, including developers, architects, and technical decision makers. * Proficiency in modern languages like JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, C#, or Java, and frameworks such as .NET, Node.js, or React. * Hands-on expertise with GitHub, Visual Studio Code, CI/CD, DevOps, and platform engineering (e.g., observability, security, performance). * Proven ability to lead technical engagements (e.g., hackathons, PoCs, MVPs) that drive production-scale outcomes. Solution Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $137,600 - $222,600 per year. ## Description Are you passionate about application development and excited by the opportunity to shape the future of software engineering with AI? Join Microsoft as a Software Solutions Engineer - Cloud & AI Software, Dev Tools, and AI where you'll help enterprise developers solve complex challenges and build the next generation of intelligent applications. Microsoft is transforming the developer experience by embedding AI across the software development lifecycle. With GitHub and Visual Studio-trusted by over 100 million developers globally-at the core along with seamless integration of Azure AI, we're leading the way in "Agentic DevOps," where AI agents streamline development and operations. You will help customers adopt these innovations to boost productivity, drive innovation, and become AI-native. As a trusted technical advisor, you'll guide customers through secure, scalable solution design, influence technical decisions, and accelerate AI integration into their development workflows. Whether enabling DevSecOps at a global bank or scaling GitHub Copilot across thousands of engineers, you'll help customers modernize their SDLC and realize the full value of Microsoft's developer platform. The Software Engineer - Cloud & AI Software, Dev Tools, and AI role is focused on helping enterprise developers understand the value of Microsoft's AI-powered developer stack across every stage of the software development lifecycle. You'll work directly with engineering leaders and platform teams to accelerate GitHub, Visual Studio, and Azure AI Foundry through hands-on engagements like Proof of Concepts, hackathons, code-with sessions and architecture workshops. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. By applying to this role, you will be considered for multiple opportunities within Microsoft across the United States including locations beyond where the role is posted. This role is flexible in that you can work up to 50% from home. Travel percentages will vary according to role. Responsibilities Responsibilities * Drive technical sales with decision makers using demos andPoCsto 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 withdevelopers and platform leadsas well as AI decisionmakers toco-designing secure, scalable architecturesand solutions * Resolve technical blockers and objections, collaborating with engineering to share insights and improve products. * Maintain deepexpertiseinGitHub, Visual Studio, AI-assisted dev tools,Foundry SDK,CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud-native development (APIs, containers, microservices). * Represent Microsoft through thought leadership in developer communities and customer forums ## Related Videos - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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