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# Solution Engineer - Cloud & AI Software, Dev Tools, and AI

- **Company:** Microsoft
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $86,100.0 - $169,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Programming Tools, Github, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Node.Js, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, TypeScript, ReactJS, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Microservices
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466535019&tx=FK906PFK&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 2+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
 * OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
 * OR 3+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
 * OR equivalent experience.

Other Req uirements:

 * This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship., * 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.
 * 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 IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $86,100 - $169,800 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 $113,300 - $187,400 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 Solution 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., * Drive technical sales with decision makers using demos and PoCs to 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 with developers and platform leads as well as AI decision makers to co-designing secure, scalable architectures and solutions
 * Resolve technical blockers and objections, collaborating with engineering to share insights and improve products.
 * Maintain deep expertise in GitHub, 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