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Role Description

Join Intel as a Technical Sales Engineer specializing in our strategic Microsoft Azure partnership. This commissioned sales role combines technical expertise with business development, focusing on co-engineering solutions using Intel Xeon processors and accelerators. You'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and cloud infrastructure, directly influencing the roadmaps of two industry giants while driving significant revenue opportunities.

Candidates must be willing and able to commute regularly to customer sites and team meetings in the Redmond area, Washington. Preference will be given to those located within approximately 30 miles, or those who can reliably travel to the area as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical engagements with Microsoft Azure teams to co-engineer solutions using Intel Xeon processors and accelerators.
• Optimize critical workloads including AI, analytics, and databases for Intel platforms to demonstrate performance and total cost of ownership advantages.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with Microsoft stakeholders, serving as Intel's technical advisor and advocate.
• Influence strategic direction by aligning Intel's product strategy with Microsoft Azure's infrastructure and service roadmaps.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives from proof-of-concepts to full-scale deployments across internal teams and external partners.
• Drive revenue growth by uncovering and closing new design win opportunities that result in billed revenue.
• Monitor competitive landscape including AMD, NVIDIA, and ARM solutions to effectively position Intel's value proposition.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges in Azure's use of Intel hardware, coordinating with internal engineering teams for resolution.

As a Successful Candidate, You Will:

• Strategic thinking with skills to influence product direction and customer decisions.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills to engage deeply with Microsoft engineering and business teams.
• Strong communication abilities for presenting to both technical and executive audiences.
• Collaborative mindset that thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
• Problem-solving expertise with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving challenges.
• Customer-focused orientation with passion for understanding and meeting client needs.
• Adaptability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Influence and negotiation skills to drive consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Results-driven mentality with focus on achieving revenue and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or related field and 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of experience in lieu of the degree in the following:
• Understanding of datacenter and cloud infrastructure, including CPUs, accelerators, networking, and virtualization.
• Technical roles (e.g., systems engineering, solutions architecture, technical program management).
• With cloud workload optimization.
• Manage multiple projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience working directly with Microsoft Azure or other hyperscale cloud providers.
• Experience with Intel Xeon architecture, firmware (BIOS/BMC), and platform-level features.
• Experience in 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.

Requirements

• This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Benefits

• We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry.
• Competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
• Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $178,520.00-366,170.00 USD.
• The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations.