Job Description

Cloud & AI Solution Engineer – Innovative AI Applications

Are you insatiably curious, deeply passionate about the realm of AI & applications, and ready to tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Cloud & AI Solution Engineer in AI Applications for

commercial customers

at 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.
Microsoft is transforming the developer experience for AI applications across the development lifecycle. With AI Foundry and seamless integration with Azure AI, we’re leading the way in Agentic AI development where AI agents streamline development and operations. As an AI Apps Solution Engineer, you’ll help customers adopt these innovations to boost productivity, drive innovation, and become AI-native.

As an AI Applications Solution Engineer (SE), you will play a pivotal role in helping enterprise AI developers unlock the full potential of Microsoft’s AI-powered stack across every stage of the development lifecycle. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering leaders and platform teams to accelerate AI Foundry, Azure AI, and Responsible AI, 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 AI applications development into their deployment workflows. In summary, you’ll help customers modernize their applications and realize the full value of Microsoft’s AI 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 AI applications and agents into their development workflows. In summary, you’ll help customers modernize their applications leveraging AI and realize the full value of Microsoft’s platform.

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

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Support technical sales activities by assisting with demos, proof-of-concepts, and solution design under supervision. Participate in hands-on engagements (hackathons, code-with sessions, workshops) to accelerate adoption of Microsoft AI developer tools and cloud platforms. Build relationships with developers and platform leads, contributing to secure and scalable solution design. Help resolve technical blockers by collaborating with engineering teams and sharing insights. Maintain and expand knowledge of AI Foundry, AI/ML frameworks, cloud-native development, and developer tools. Represent Microsoft in developer communities and forums, sharing learnings and best practices. Embody Microsoft’s values of respect, integrity, and accountability, and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth

Qualifications

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Required Qualifications

Foundational technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

OR

equivalent experience.
Experience engaging with enterprise development teams, including developers and technical decision makers. Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or Java) and familiarity with frameworks such as .NET, Node.js, or React. Exposure to developer tools such as GitHub, Visual Studio Code, and basic understanding of CI/CD, DevOps, or platform engineering concepts. Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and frameworks (e.g., basic understanding of AI Foundry, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Responsible AI principles). Ability to participate in technical engagements (e.g., demos, hackathons, code-with sessions) under guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) or hybrid/on-premises infrastructure. Familiarity with cloud-native development concepts (APIs, containers, microservices, event-driven architectures). Exposure to AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot), low-code/pro-code platforms, or Azure AI. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders. Willingness to learn and grow technical skills through hands-on engagements and community participation.



Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.