Job Description

Solution Engineering (Technical Specialist)

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Zurich, Switzerland



Date posted

Oct 06, 2025

Job number

1879424

Work site

3 days / week in-office

Travel

25-50

%

Role type

Individual Contributor

Profession

Technology Sales

Discipline

Solution Engineering

Employment type

Full-Time

Overview

Are you inspired to help customers empower their employees, maximize the employee experience, and do great work using the devices and apps they love, now enhanced with the transformative power of AI? We are seeking individuals to guide customers through significant changes as we embrace generative AI through Copilot and Windows in the Cloud. Microsoft is leading this evolution, enabling organizations to reimagine their business for success in this new era. With AI integration, physical Windows devices incl. Windows 365 Link, as well as Cloud PCs offer unprecedented flexibility and efficiency, allowing for a seamless transition between on-premise and remote work environments. Join us in helping organizations leverage AI to optimize workflows, foster innovation, and secure their operations, all while providing a familiar and powerful Windows experience across any device.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND experience. Must be and

fluent in German

Proven experience in technical pre-sales engagements, with the ability to articulate complex virtualization solutions to both technical and business stakeholders, driving customer confidence and solution adoption.

Skills and ExperianceSkilled in guiding customers through modernization journeys by replacing legacy desktop infrastructure with scalable, cloud-native solutions like

Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365.

Experience in designing and s

elling virtualization architectures

that minimize infrastructure costs, optimize licensing, and reduce total cost of ownership across enterprise environments. Extensive knowledge of enterprise infrastructure, including networking, identity, and security, with hands-on expertise in virtualization platforms. Ability to uncover customer pain points and translate them into actionable technology strategies, removing blockers and enabling digital transformation. Comfortable navigating dynamic enterprise landscapes, with a passion for continuous learning and delivering measurable impact.

Responsibilities

As a pre-sales Cloud Endpoint Solution Engineer, your primary goal is to establish confidence and win our customer's trust to use cutting-edge virtualization solutions that leverage the power of Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. Your role will be pivotal in enabling a secure, compliant, and efficient Cloud PC experience for customers, ensuring they can enable their end users to access their personalized Windows environment on any device. With a focus on Cloud PC management through Intune, you will streamline deployment and maintenance, while staying abreast of the latest virtualization technologies, including GPU-enabled Cloud PCs for high-performance needs. You will partner closely with the solution sales specialists to understand our customer's business challenges, determine the necessary technology strategy and remove technical blockers enabling digital transformation. This role is ideal for seasoned professionals who thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about delivering measurable impact across enterprise virtualization landscapes.

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.
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
?Industry leading healthcare
?Educational resources
?Discounts on products and services
?Savings and investments
?Maternity and paternity leave
?Generous time away
?Giving programs
?Opportunities to network and connect
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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.