Azure Sales Account Manager

Job Details:

Job Description:

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

Virtual US

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

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