About the Role
In the Microsoft Industry Solutions Engineering (ISE) team, you will deliver real outcomes for complex organizations by serving as a customer-embedded engineer and primary technical leader for strategic accounts. You will drive business outcomes through hands-on execution, build and ship production-grade solutions, and translate business needs into technical approaches in fast-moving environments. This senior individual contributor role requires strong technical depth, credibility with senior stakeholders, industry context, and an entrepreneurial approach.
Responsibilities
- Drive customer outcomes by shaping opportunities and translating business needs into clear, actionable technical approaches.
- Build and deliver production-grade solutions in customer environments, demonstrating strong engineering execution and end-to-end ownership.
- Accelerate time to value by operating effectively in ambiguity and delivering iterative, high-impact solutions.
- Engage and influence senior stakeholders to build trust, align priorities, and guide technical and business decision-making.
- Apply industry and customer context to tailor solutions and move beyond generic approaches.
- Prepare and transition work to FDE crews with clear scope and strong technical direction, maintaining continuity across the engagement lifecycle.
- Operate with an entrepreneurial mindset to navigate complex account dynamics, set boundaries, and drive urgency and accountability.
- Embody our culture and values.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
- Experience partnering directly with customers or internal stakeholders to deliver solutions end-to-end.
- Fluency in Japanese and English language skills.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
- Hands-on AI solution delivery experience, including building and deploying LLM-based systems, ensuring model quality and performance, and partnering with stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions using modern cloud AI platforms.
- Enjoy travel and are comfortable with travel up to 25%.
Skills
- C
- C++
- C#
- Java
- JavaScript
- Python
- AI solution delivery
- LLM-based systems
- Cloud AI platforms
Work Type
- Customer embedded engineer
- Travel up to 25%
Experience Level
- 6+ years technical engineering experience
- 10+ years technical engineering experience
- 8+ years technical engineering experience
- Principal Software Engineer
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field
Benefits
- Competitive package including a wide range of benefits built around your personal needs and those close to you.
About the Company
- 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.
- Our team prides itself on embracing a growth mindset, inspiring excellence, and encouraging everyone to share their unique viewpoints and be their authentic selves.
- Join us and help create life-changing innovations that impact billions around the world!
- At Microsoft, we are seeking people who have a passion for the positive impact technology can have on communities and for making a difference in the world.
- In our team, you will find a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, personal and cultural experiences which are vital to our success with our customers.
- It’s an informal and flexible work environment and you’ll be welcome to work in the way that best enables you to get your job done.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
