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Principal Solution Engineer, AI Business Solutions

Microsoft

Toronto, ONOn Site

Original Job Summary

Overview

Microsoft's Innovation Hub empowers customers to overcome business challenges through innovative engagements. As a Principal Solution Engineer, AI Business Solutions at the Toronto Innovation Hub, you will merge business and technical requirements to craft comprehensive solutions and guide customers from envisioning to implementation.

Responsibilities

You will conduct discovery sessions, provide strategic recommendations, and implement robust AI transformation solutions. Responsibilities include:

  • Preparing and delivering technical engagements including business and solution envisioning.
  • Providing AI transformation leadership by prioritizing AI use cases.
  • Owning strategic vision and planning for AI initiatives across targeted accounts.
  • Designing scalable, secure solution architectures based on customer needs.
  • Collaborating across platforms and with sales teams to drive engagements.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include 7+ years of technical pre-sales or consulting experience (or equivalent academic qualifications) and at least 5 years as a Solutions Architect with expertise in Microsoft 365 and Power Platform. Experience with AI solutions, cross platform integration, and consultative selling is essential.

Key skills/competency

AI Transformation, Technical Pre-sales, Solution Architecture, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Discovery, Strategic Planning, Cross Platform Integration, Consulting, Customer Engagement

How to Get Hired at Microsoft

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight AI and solution engineering experience.
  • Research Microsoft: Understand the company culture and values.
  • Practice technical demos: Prepare for detailed solution discussions.
  • Showcase consultative skills: Emphasize strategic customer engagement.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Microsoft 365 and Power Platform certifications.
Practice AI solution design and architecture concepts.
Brush up on coding (Python, C#, JavaScript).
Study cross-platform integration techniques.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging customer engagement scenario.
Explain your strategic planning approach.
Discuss a time you collaborated effectively.
Highlight your consultative selling experience.