Data Platform Solution Presales Engineer

Responsibilities

• Drive technical sales with decision makers using demos and Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to influence solution design and enable production deployments
• Lead hands-on technical engagements, including hackathons and architecture workshops, to accelerate the adoption of Microsoft’s cloud platforms
• Build trusted relationships with platform leads to co-design secure, scalable architectures and solutions
• Resolve technical blockers and objections by collaborating closely with engineering teams to share customer insights and improve products
• Maintain deep technical proficiency in the Analytics Portfolio (Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Purview) and Cloud & AI Databases (SQL DB, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL)
• Represent Microsoft through thought leadership in cloud Database & Analytics communities and customer forums

Requirements

• 5+ years of technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
• Proficiency in Cloud & AI Databases, including SQL DB, Cosmos DB, and PostgreSQL, specifically for migration, modernization, and AI application development
• Proficiency in Cloud & AI Analytics, including Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and Purview, with knowledge of competitors like BigQuery, Redshift, or Snowflake
• Proven ability to lead technical engagements such as hackathons, PoCs, or MVPs that drive production-scale outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or technology delivery
• 4+ years of experience with cloud, hybrid, or on-premises infrastructure, architecture design, and migrations
• Experience with data warehouse and big data migration, including on-prem appliances (Teradata, Netezza, Oracle) and Hadoop environments

About the Company

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals.