Senior Solution Engineer

Are you passionate about shaping enterprise-wide cloud and AI strategies and driving large-scale transformation in the era of AI? We are looking for a Cloud & AI Solution Engineer  with a solid background in Data and AI to help Swiss global customers to modernize their (data and application) infrastructure, design and implement their next-generation data and AI platforms across the Asia timezone.

In this role, you will act as a trusted technical advisor to CIOs, Architecture leaders, etc.  helping them define and execute modern data strategies that enable AI-driven innovation. You will work at the intersection of business strategy, enterprise architecture, and technology execution — supporting complex global organizations with stakeholders across Europe and Asia.

This opportunity allows you to:

• Lead strategic cloud & AI platform discussions at the enterprise level
• Shape large-scale transformation programs across global organizations
• Combine deep technical expertise with business and architectural thinking

The Cloud & AI Solution Engineer will:

• Drive technical sales engagements with customer decision makers, architects, and platform teams through demos, proof of concepts, and technical solution design.
• Lead hands-on customer engagements such as hackathons, architecture workshops, and proof-of-concept activities to accelerate adoption of Microsoft cloud data platforms.
• Build trusted relationships with Swiss global customers and their Asia-based stakeholders, helping them design secure, scalable, and production-ready data solutions.
• Resolve technical blockers and customer objections by coordinating with engineering teams, product specialists, account teams, and partners. 
• Maintain deep expertise across key Cloud & AI platforms solutions
• Represent Microsoft in customer forums and technical communities as a thought leader supporting customers' in their frontier transformation

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 6+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR 7+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR equivalent experience. 

• 8+ years technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or technology delivery, or related experience OR equivalent experience.
• 6 years of experience with cloud, hybrid, or on-premises infrastructure, architecture design, migrations, industry standards, or technology management. 
• Expertise in hybrid Enterprise Architecture conversations 
• Expertise in Azure Cloud platforms and ideally background in key data solutions (Microsoft and/or competitor solutions)
• Proven ability to lead technical engagements such as hackathons, proof of concepts, or minimum viable product work that drive production-scale outcomes. 
• Experience with data warehouse and big data migrations from platforms such as Teradata, Netezza, Oracle, Hadoop, Cloudera, Hortonworks, or Azure 
• Ability to work flexibly with regional and global customer stakeholders, including Asia time-zone coverage when customer needs require it.
• Proficiency in Japanese will be a plus for this role as there is a need to support Japan market and stakeholders

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.