Role at a glance
- Job function
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Sales Technical Sales & Sales Engineering
- Salary
- $137.6K – $222.6K/yr
- Location
- Multiple Locations, United States United States
- Work arrangement
- Remote
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR 5+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR equivalent experience. Other Requirements This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship. Additional or preferred qualifications 6+ years technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or technology delivery, or related experience OR equivalent experience. 4+ years experience with cloud and hybrid, or on premises infrastructures, architecture designs, migrations, industry standards, and/or technology management.
- Education
- Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting...
- Visa support
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or...
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Role Summary
The Copilot Solution Engineer leads technical customer engagements to support adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio and Agents, and related AI-powered productivity solutions. The role guides customers through technical evaluation and solution design while addressing governance, security, and compliance considerations.
What You'll Do
- Lead customer discovery, demonstrations, and whiteboarding sessions aligned with business goals and technical readiness.
- Identify product differentiators, address objections, and develop technical strategies to win customer decisions.
- Lead solution design and proof-of-concept efforts, including reframing customer challenges and demonstrating solution value.
- Escalate and help resolve technical blockers and objections.
- Co-own technical execution in partner engagements and collaborate with technical, partner, and consulting resources.
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View full postingQualifications
Technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience, with the specified degree and experience pathways or equivalent experience.
Required
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 3+ years of technical pre-sales or technical...
Preferred
- 6+ years technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or technology delivery, or related experience OR equivalent experience.
- 4+ years experience with cloud and hybrid, or on premises infrastructures, architecture designs, migrations, industry standards, and/or...
- Certification in relevant technologies or disciplines (e.g., Office 365, Power BI, Azure Architect and Development exams, Cloud Platform...
Original job description
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Original job description
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Our purpose is to empower organizations to transform the way they work by harnessing the full potential of artificial intelligence. We guide customers through the evolving digital landscape, enabling them to unlock new opportunities, enhance productivity, and deliver impactful employee and customer experiences. By integrating advanced artifical intelligence (AI) capabilities across devices, cloud platforms, and everyday business applications, we help organizations realize seamless, innovative, and secure solutions that drive sustained growth and success in the AI era.
As a Copilot Solution Engineer for the Majors Growth segment, you will play a critical role in accelerating AI transformation by leading technical engagements that drive customer adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio & Agents, and related AI-powered productivity solutions. This role is deeply technical and is responsible for owning the technical win strategy, delivering compelling demonstrations, and guiding customers through envisioning sessions that align with their business goals and technical requirements. As a trusted advisor, the Copilot Solution Engineer ensures that governance, security, and compliance are embedded in every conversation to build confidence and drive decision-making.
In addition to technical leadership, the Copilot Solution Engineer is accountable for driving core business momentum through differentiation, technical blocker resolution, and seamless handoffs to deployment teams. You will work within a virtual team of technical, partner and consulting resources to help educate your customers at a technical level, demonstrate, and prove our solutions, and win the technical decision allowing the team to achieve/exceed quarterly targets in your accounts. The role emphasizes operational excellence, partner collaboration, and continuous learning to ensure scalable impact and sustained customer success. This is a high-impact opportunity for individuals passionate about shaping the future of work through AI and delivering measurable business outcomes.
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
- Maintain expert-level knowledge in Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio & Agents, and AI-powered productivity solutions, and apply it to lead technical engagements with customers.
- Independently deliver discovery, demo, and whiteboarding sessions that align with customer business goals and technical readiness.
- Build strategy by identifying product differentiators and proactively addressing objections to win technical decisions.
- Lead solution design and proof of concept (PoC) efforts by reframing customer challenges, quantifying business impact, and demonstrating Microsoft’s value in complex selling environments.
- Know when and how to escalate blockers, push back on misaligned objections, and guide customers through resolution paths.
- Engage in partner sell-with scenarios by co-owning technical execution and acting as a trusted source of partner knowledge.
Qualifications
Required/minimum qualifications
- Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR 5+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR equivalent experience.
Other Requirements
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.
Additional or preferred qualifications
- 6+ years technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or technology delivery, or related experience OR equivalent experience.
- 4+ years experience with cloud and hybrid, or on premises infrastructures, architecture designs, migrations, industry standards, and/or technology management.
Solution Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $137,600 - $222,600 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
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.
About the company
Microsoft
Large Enterprise
Microsoft is a global technology leader that empowers individuals and organizations to achieve more through innovative software, services, and devices. Founded in 1975, the company is best known for its flagship products like the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office suite. In addition to personal computing, Microsoft is a leader in cloud computing with its Azure platform, providing a range of solutions for businesses to enhance productivity and efficiency. With a strong commitment to sustainability and accessibility, Microsoft continues to drive technological advancements that shape the future of work and learning.