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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Presales Solution Engineer, Databases and Analytics - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $106,400.0 - $203,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Big Data, BigQuery, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Databases, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Security, Data Warehousing, Oracle Exadata, Apache Hadoop, PostgreSQL, Oracle (Applications), Cloudera, Software Deployment, SQL Databases, Teradata SQL, Netezza, Delivery Pipeline, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Cosmos DB, Data Management, Amazon Redshift, Databricks - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/28019403/Presales-Solution-Engineer-Databases-Analytics-Texas-All-Cities-1210 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field AND 4+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR equivalent experience., * 6+ years technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or technology delivery, or OR equivalent experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience * OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ year(s) technical pre-sales or technical consulting experienceOR equivalent experience * Proficient on Cloud & AI Databases (SQL DB, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL) from migration & modernize and creating new AI apps. * Proficient on Cloud & AI Analytics (Fabric, Cloud & AI Databricks, Purview) and competitors (BigQuery, Redshift, Snowflake) in data warehouse, data lake, big data, analytics, real-time intelligent, and reporting using integrated Data Security & Governance. * Proven ability to lead technical engagements (e.g., hackathons, PoCs, MVPs) that drive production-scale outcomes. * 4+ years experience with cloud and hybrid, or on premises infrastructure, architecture designs, migrations, industry standards, and/or technology management * Proficient on data warehouse & big data migration including on-prem appliance (Teradata, Netezza, Oracle), Hadoop (Cloudera, Hortonworks) and Cloud & AI Synapse Gen2. ## 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? If so, we invite you to join our team as Digital Cloud & AI Solution Engineer - Innovative Data Platform formid-market customersat Microsoft. Here, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working on cutting-edge projects that leverage the latest technologies to drive meaningful impact. Join us and be part of a team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning., As an Innovative Data Platform Digital Solution Engineer (DSE), you will play a pivotal role in helping enterprises unlock the full potential of Microsoft's cloud database and analytics stack across every stage of deployment. You'll collaborate closely with engineering leaders and platform teams to accelerate the Fabric Data Platform, including Cloud & AI Databases and Analytics, through hands-on engagements like Proof of Concepts, hackathons, and architecture workshops. This opportunity will allow you to accelerate your career growth, develop deep business acumen, hone your technical skills, and become adept at solution design and deployment. You'll guide customers through secure, scalable solution design, influence technical decisions, and accelerate database and analytics migration into their deployment workflows. In summary, you'll help customers modernize their data platform and realize the full value of Microsoft's platform, all while enjoying flexible work opportunities. As a trusted technical advisor, you'll guide customers through secure, scalable solution design, influence technical decisions, and accelerate database and analytics migration into their deployment workflows. In summary, you'll help customers modernize their data platform and realize the full value of Microsoft's platform. This opportunity will allow you to: * Accelerate your career growthby leading impactful engagements that help customers modernize their data platforms and adopt cutting-edge cloud and AI technologies. * Deepen your technical proficiencythrough hands-on solution design, architecture workshops, and real-world deployment scenarios. * Develop strategic influenceby guiding customers through secure, scalable data solutions and shaping key technical decisions. * Strengthen your collaboration skillsby working closely with engineering teams, platform specialists, and customer stakeholders. * Build future-ready capabilitiesthrough immersive learning, certifications, and continuous exposure to Microsoft's evolving data and analytics ecosystem. 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. Responsibilities * Drive technical sales with decision makers using demos and PoCs to influence solution design and enable production deployments. * Lead hands-on engagements-hackathons and architecture workshops-to accelerate adoption of Microsoft's cloud platforms. * Build trusted relationships with platform leads, co-designing secure, scalable architectures and solutions * Resolve technical blockers and objections, collaborating with engineering to share insights and improve products. * Maintain deep proficiencyin Analytics Portfolio: Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, DW, real-time intelligence, BI, Copilot), Cloud & AI Databricks, Purview Data Governance and Cloud & AI Databases: SQL DB, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL. * Maintain and grow proficiencyin on-prem EDW (Teradata, Netezza, Exadata), Hadoop & BI solutions. * Represent Microsoft through thought leadership in cloud Database & Analytics communities and customer forums ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Making Data Warehouses fast. 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