Azure Solution Architect (Hybrid)

Mesh Systems; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Company bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Flexible work-from-home options

Parental leave

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced Sales Engineer to lead pre-sales architecture and design IoT systems on Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will collaborate with Account Executives and Engineering teams to deliver comprehensive solutions, requiring strong technical knowledge and communication skills. This full-time role is based in Indianapolis, IN, and offers a hybrid work environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IoT, connected product, or cloud system design.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically.
• One or more Microsoft Azure certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre‑sales architecture for IoT systems built on Microsoft Azure.
• Design and document solution architectures including Azure IoT services.
• Conduct technical discovery workshops with customers.

Skills

Communication skills

IoT experience

Azure services knowledge

Technical documentation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Executive Summary

Mesh Systems is seeking an experienced Sales Engineer with a passion for building and scaling connected product solutions on Microsoft Azure IoT. In this role, you will lead pre‑sales architecture and scoping of complex IoT systems that span smart devices, wireless connectivity, and cloud applications. You will work hand‑in‑hand with Account Executives and Engineering teams to translate business goals into technical architectures, Statements of Work, deliverables, and project estimates that set our customers up for success. The position is full‑time, offers salary and benefits, and is envisioned as a hybrid work environment based in Indianapolis, IN (Carmel), reporting directly to the Director of Sales Engineering.

Job Responsibilities

• Apply a consultative approach to understand customer challenges and assess needs
• Lead the technical sales and solution architecture for IoT systems built on Microsoft Azure, spanning device, edge, and cloud layers
• Design and document solution architectures that include Azure IoT Hub, DPS, Event Hub, Event Grid, and related Azure services
• Contribute to the development of detailed Statements of Work (SOWs) outlining scope, deliverables, resource requirements, timelines, and pricing for professional services engagements
• Conduct technical discovery workshops with customers to understand objectives, constraints, and success criteria
• Collaborate with Mesh engineering team to validate technical feasibility, identify tradeoffs, and align architecture with execution
• Support RFPs and proposals with architecture diagrams, technical narratives, and project estimates
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers—educating them on connected product best practices, IoT design tradeoffs, and Azure ecosystem options
• Contribute to the evolution of Mesh reference architectures, reusable solution patterns, and estimation models
• Stay current with emerging Azure IoT and AI technologies, recommending ways to accelerate solution development and improve scalability

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interacting with customers at technical, management, and executive levels
• 5+ years of experience in IoT, connected product, or cloud system design with production‑grade solutions integrating hardware and Azure‑based cloud services
• Proven ability to lead pre‑sales architecture and solution definition, including producing SOWs, estimates, and technical documentation
• Deep understanding of Azure IoT services such as IoT Hub, DPS, Event Hub, and Event Grid Data Explorer
• Knowledge of device‑to‑cloud communications, provisioning, and security (MQTT, REST, PKI/X.509, secure boot)
• Ability to explain complex technical ideas and architectures to both technical and business audiences through clear documentation and presentations
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically

An ideal candidate also has:

• Experience delivering connected product systems spanning embedded, network, and cloud layers
• Prior experience as a Solution Architect, Cloud Architect, or Technical Lead for a connected product or IoT system
• Familiarity with edge computing, device management, and over‑the‑air update frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to bridge business value with technical design—helping customers understand ROI, scalability, and long‑term supportability
• One or more Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure IoT Developer, Solutions Architect Expert)
• 3+ years of experience in a Sales Engineering or Solution Architecture capacity
• 2+ years of successful collaboration with a B2B sales team

Benefits

Salary, company bonus, medical, dental, vision, cyber‑security, pet insurance, 401(k) plan with match, flexible work‑from‑home options, 2 weeks annually to work anywhere in the world, parental leave, growth and development opportunities, flex‑time off, volunteer time off, company‑paid life insurance, Friday Lunch & Learns, and unlimited snacks, fruit, coffee, and sodas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mesh Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Our goal is to employ a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay, and do their best work.