Senior AI Platform Partner Solutions Architect

Microsoft; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Microsoft is seeking a Principal Partner Solution Architect to guide global GSIs and partners in AI Platform and cloud solutions, shaping architecture, proofs of concept, and scalable cloud initiatives across customers and partners.

In this IC5 role, you will collaborate with engineering, product, and sales teams to accelerate adoption of Cloud & AI priorities, lead technical workshops, and help build joint solutions with strategic partners worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 7+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies or equivalent.
• 6+ years in customer-facing roles and leading technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Guide Solution Development & Activation aligned with Microsoft Cloud priorities.
• Run technical workshops and envisioning sessions to build technical intensity across partner teams.
• Provide architectural guidance to enable transformational deals and revenue impact.
• Lead architecture design sessions, proofs-of-concept, and MVP builds with partners.
• Develop long-term engagements with strategic partners and align with CXOs.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Solution architecture

IT consulting

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/IT/Engineering/Business/related

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Microsoft is seeking a Principal Partner Solution Architect to guide global GSIs and partners in AI Platform and cloud solutions, shaping architecture, proofs of concept, and scalable cloud initiatives across customers and partners.

In this IC5 role, you will collaborate with engineering, product, and sales teams to accelerate adoption of Cloud & AI priorities, lead technical workshops, and help build joint solutions with strategic partners worldwide.