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- Overview As an Intel Sales Application Engineer (SAE) focused on Microsoft Azure, you will operate at the intersection of technical innovation, customer engagement, and strategic influence.
- Your mission is to drive Intel technology adoption across Microsoft Azure’s first-party (1P) and third-party (3P) workloads.
- You’ll work closely with Microsoft engineering, sale and marketing teams as well as internal Intel stakeholders to co-engineer solutions, secure design wins, and position, market and sell Intel’s leadership on Azure in the market.
- Key Responsibilities Lead technical engagements with Microsoft Azure to co-engineer solutions using Intel Xeon processors and accelerators.
- Drive Account management through cross-functional cross company teams to deliver on joint initiatives, from influencing all stakeholders, delivering joint value prop, proof-of-concepts to full-scale deployments.
- Align 1P and 3P workload opportunities by aligning Intel’s technology with Azure’s roadmap and customer needs.
- Optimize key workloads (e.g., AI, analytics, databases) for Intel platforms to demonstrate performance and TCO advantages.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in Azure’s use of Intel hardware, coordinating with internal engineering teams.
- Build trusted relationships with Microsoft stakeholders, acting as a technical advisor and advocate for Intel.
- Influence Azure’s roadmap by aligning Intel’s product strategy with Microsoft’s infrastructure and service plans.
- Track competitive trends (AMD, NVIDIA, ARM) and position Intel’s value proposition effectively.
- What We Are Looking For A proactive Sales Manager driving business across engineering, marketing, and sales team to win Intel Business on Azure.
- A technically strong, customer-focused engineer who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments leveraging proximity to customer and BU.
- A strategic thinker who can influence product direction and customer decisions.
- A proactive problem-solver with a passion for cloud infrastructure and workload optimization.
- A relationship builder who can engage deeply with Microsoft engineering and business teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field. 3+ years of experience in technical roles (e.g., systems engineering, solutions architecture, technical program management).
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong understanding of datacenter and cloud infrastructure, including CPUs, accelerators, networking, and virtualization.
- Experience with workload performance tuning, telemetry analysis, and system-level optimization.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.
- Preferred Qualifications Experience working directly with Microsoft Azure or other hyperscale cloud providers.
- Familiarity with Intel Xeon architecture, firmware (BIOS/BMC), and platform-level features.
- Knowledge of competitive silicon offerings (AMD EPYC, NVIDIA GPUs, ARM-based solutions).
- Experience in co-engineering or joint solution development with large enterprise customers.
- Background in AI/ML, confidential computing, or workload acceleration technologies.
- Location expectations Seattle/Redmond area.
- Portland/Hillsboro Acceptable ( ability to drive to Redmond.
- This role provides an exceptional opportunity to work in collaboration with global teams, drive innovation, and make a meaningful impact on business outcomes.
- Join us and be part of Intel's mission to shape the future of technology through customer success and strategic partnerships.
Benefits
- We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry.
- It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
- Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel .
- Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $215,180.00-441,360.00 USD The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations.
- Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
- Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
- Work Model for this Role This role is available as a fully home-based and generally would require you to attend Intel sites only occasionally based on business need.
- However, you must live and work from the country specified in the job posting, in which Intel has a legal presence.
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