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ITC is on a mission to provide every organization relentless Technical Service and Support for Microsoft Applications.

The role

About Us : ITC s seeking a dynamic and experienced Microsoft Alliance Consultant to elevate our Microsoft Sales & Support practice.

Job Summary: The Microsoft Alliance Consultant will be integral in managing partnership lifecycles, overseeing Microsoft Partner Center activities, and ensuring adherence to Microsoft protocols. Your primary responsibilities will include deal registration, CPOR and PAL management, Azure Marketplace updates, and sales pipeline oversight. You will provide performance insights, develop risk mitigation strategies, and support funding initiatives. Building and maintaining strong relationships with Microsoft stakeholders and optimizing operational processes are critical to this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary Contact: Act as the main liaison for the Microsoft CSP program, ensuring all activities align with Microsoft's guidelines.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and Microsoft to set and achieve strategic goals, ensuring seamless execution of initiatives.
• Community Engagement: Participate in local events and activities to strengthen partner alliances.
• Operational Oversight: Manage Microsoft Partner Center operations, including timely deal uploads, CPOR, PAL, and incentive funding management.
• Process Improvement: Drive enhancements in project management practices to boost program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Marketplace Strategy: Develop and manage marketplace presence, adhering to Microsoft's program guidelines.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor key performance indicators for the CSP program, analyze data to spot trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks in Microsoft programs and implement mitigation strategies to maintain compliance and efficiency.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Experience:
• At least 3 years in partner management, sales, business development, or similar roles within the technology sector.
• Skills:
• Eager to learn, open to feedback, and adept at integrating new ideas.
• Strong team collaboration capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining complex concepts both verbally and in writing.
• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software tools

Microsoft AI (MAI)'s Mission is to use AI responsibly to make everyone more informed, capable, and supported. We are creating unique, beautiful and powerful products that will change lives. We are proud of what we build, how we build it and that our products will define the AI era. It's a time of huge change in the AI landscape, and this role will put you right in the heart of it. In Microsoft's Global Talent Acquisition organization, our mission is to engage and hire the people who empower the planet. Find out more about us at Microsoft AI ( .

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Recruiter to be part of the fast growing Microsoft AI Copilot Team.

This recruiter will be on point to accelerate the growth of the MAI division through the talent we identify and recruit?We are looking for someone who isn't afraid to fail fast, leads with care, and gets energy from coaching, developing, and contributing towards the success of others?

You may be a fit for this role if you:

• Thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments where agility and adaptability are key.

• Enjoy working in a startup-like culture within a global tech leader-where speed, experimentation, and innovation are part of the daily rhythm.

• Are passionate about AI and excited to help shape the teams building the future of human-AI collaboration.

• Demonstrated ability to operate with a startup mindset-comfortable with ambiguity, bias for action, and a passion for innovation.

• Proven experience in developing and executing creative hiring strategies that attract top-tier technical talent in highly competitive markets.

• Executive presence with the ability to engage and influence senior-level stakeholders, including hiring leaders and executive staff.

• Ability to think strategically while executing tactically-balancing long-term talent planning with immediate hiring needs.

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.

Responsibilities

Stakeholder/Client Engagement ?

• Uses data and metrics, and an understanding of the long-term business requirements, to advise?on the implications of talent gaps. Leads the development of recruiting processes and strategies?

• Applies deep knowledge of factors relevant to the business and hiring managers' needs (e.g., time to hire, location, compensation) and uses this knowledge to guide the development of end-to-end hiring plans aligned to the needs of the business group.

• Consults on critical talent needs and opportunities. Presents and frames information in a way that speaks to the business needs and influences leaders to embrace differentiated and alternative types of talent (e.g., compete, non-traditional) that may not be typically considered.

Data Analysis & Hiring Plans ?

• Analyzes relevant data and trends to provide insight and set plans to meet hiring goals. Connects data to cross-organization goals and leads conversations across groups to address broad hiring issues. Leads the implementation of a hiring plan for complex organizations or talent pools that addresses both business demand and availability of talent for short-term and long-term needs (12 months and beyond)?

Candidate Attraction ?

• Uses deep knowledge of competitor opportunities to differentiate Microsoft's unique career possibilities, advantages, and rewards and leverages a consistent, compelling message that conveys the most significant motivators to prospective candidates?

• Shares proven stories that help others across the discipline to source, recruit, and/or close candidates. Tracks candidate activity and shares with internal stakeholders?

• Coaches the client to represent Microsoft's unique career possibilities, advantages, and rewards that are distinct from those of competitors?

Candidate Experience ?

• Gathers requirements and develops hiring plans that meet candidate needs throughout the hiring lifecycle, often for critical, complex, high level candidate searches?

• Owns the candidate experience and prepares candidates for next phases of the process. Enhances the candidate experience at all phases of the relationship by proactively identifying factors that may adversely impact the candidate and partnering with business leaders to develop mitigation strategies?

Operational Compliance & Excellence ?

• Leads the optimization of policies, systems, and processes throughout the organization, and guides stakeholders on the impact of these changes?

• Maintains current documentation on candidates' qualifications and status in the appropriate staffing or tracking system, within compliance guidelines (e.g., OFCP , GDPR). Captures relevant data in recruiting platform and leverages data to inform meaningful insights

Other

• Embody our culture ( and values (

Qualifications

Required/minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role

• OR equivalent experience.

• 2+ years of experience recruiting AI or Machine Learning talent, including sourcing for roles such as Data Scientists, ML Engineers, AI Researchers, and Applied Scientists.

Preferred Qualifications ?

• Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role

• OR Master's Degree AND 8+ years technical talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing).

Talent Acquisition IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $03,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD 137,600 - 222,600 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 ( .

Account Executive - Microsoft Enterprise
Apply ( Location:Seattle, Washington, US
+ Alternate LocationIrvine, CA
+ Area of InterestSales - Services, Solutions, Customer Success
+ Compensation Range USD - USD
+ Job TypeProfessional
+ Technology InterestPortfolio, Service Provider
+ Job Id
New
The application window is expected to close on: Friday October 24, 2025
NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
**Meet the Team**
Do you want to be part of a transformative team, accountable for strategic sales within one of Cisco's leading Web customers? Microsoft Corporation is a global, Fortune 50 company driving new ways of doing business across Service Providers, Enterprises and Consumer markets. In this role, you will engage Microsoft's core enterprise IT organizations while driving an end-to-end portfolio sales strategy. You will work with a broad set of stakeholders selling Cisco's diverse solutions across: Enterprise Networking, Collaboration, Security, IoT, etc.
**Your Impact**
You will be a part of the Microsoft Enterprise account team implementing account strategy, positioning/selling Cisco products and services and delivering results. While managing our existing business, you will also work cross-functionally to develop strategies that uncover new market opportunities that benefit both Cisco and our customer. You will manage existing relationships and drive new business opportunities as Microsoft continues to grow and innovate!
**Who You Are**
The ideal candidate for the Account Executive role will come with a strong background and understanding in enterprise networking, routing, IoT, and collaboration. This individual will have an executive-level communication skillset, experience building customer and partner relationships, and be adept at positioning Cisco solutions to meet and exceed revenue goal.
**Minimum requirements for this role**
+ 10 + years of experience in account management, professional services for large enterprises.
+ Creative problem-solver with great attention to detail.
+ Proactive and results-oriented, with strong prioritization skills.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
+ Demonstrated experience with network, security and collaboration technologies.
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
**Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:**
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees haveaccess ( to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.
Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Microsoft Advertising (MSA) empowers the largest advertisers around the world to reach their maximum potential through digital advertising solutions on the Microsoft Advertising platform. We are seeking top performing Account Executives with digital advertising experience who can drive revenue and increase customer satisfaction by developing and cultivating strategic client relationships and delivering customized solutions aligning to the client's advertising needs. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
As an **Account Manager** (AM) focused on Microsoft Advertising, you will enable Microsoft to better serve clients by applying your obsession to what clients care about and need, ensuring our story is valued and understood, and building and maintaining solid trusted-advisor relationships with day-to-day practitioner contacts at advertiser/agency. You will drive both revenue and client satisfaction across MSA's performance solutions and as a core member of the account team, this opportunity will allow you to focus on driving data-driven optimizations aligned with client needs, executing campaigns and driving solid coordination or internal resources for excellence in execution of core tasks, account transitions, and client account health.
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.
Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50-mile commute of a designated Microsoft office within the US, or a 25-mile commute of a non-US, country specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.
**Responsibilities**
+ Proactively solicits feedback on additional advertising needs, products, and features and ensures the feedback reaches the right stakeholders internally through relevant channels to gain a further understanding of market needs and client expectations and to drive solutions on behalf of the clients.
+ Establishes oneself as the primary point of contact to address day-to-day inquiries. Engages clients in a proactive manner to address day-to-day questions related to account monitoring (e.g., what to prioritize, managing escalations, billing, compliance requirements, flags, or reactions), managing client needs, and addressing issues.
+ Articulates Microsoft's strategy and other products and services, and educates clients on the Microsoft Advertising platform. Shares knowledge of the search landscape with clients to create a mutually-beneficial business value proposition and executes relevant solutions.
+ Adopts Microsoft sales strategies (e.g., Challenger Sale) and handles main objections from clients. Works to overcome obstacles, sell tailored solutions, and secure buy-in and execution.
+ Proactively researches information about clients' advertising needs (e.g., advertising key performance indicators (KPIs)) to learn more about their competition and market trends. Identifies opportunities to drive optimizations and new solutions based on clients' advertising strategies.
+ Presents tailored solutions based on clients' insights, and maintains knowledge of emerging industry trends beyond a singular product as well as of technology and key performance indicators (KPIs).
+ Leverages competitive trends and shares knowledge with others as a subject matter expert.
+ Embody our culture and values
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND 2+ years relevant work experience (e.g., sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on digital advertising) or Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND 4+ years relevant work experience (e.g., sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on digital advertising) or 6+ years relevant work experience (e.g., sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on digital advertising) or equivalent experience.
+ 1+ year of experience managing hands-on search advertising campaigns and other performance-based digital marketing campaigns.
**Other** **Requirements** **:** Microsoft is unable to sponsor a work visa for this role due to the nature of the role's job duties.  
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field and 4+ years relevant work experience (e.g., sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on digital advertising) or Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field and 5+ years relevant work experience (e.g., sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on digital advertising) or 8+ years relevant work experience (e.g., sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on digital advertising) or equivalent experience.
+ 2+ years of experience managing hands-on search advertising campaigns and other performance-based digital marketing campaigns.
+ 2+ years of experience in online media or Search Engine Marketing Sales and Service experience.
Advertising Client Success IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $85,100 - $69,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD 112,000 - 185,300 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: will accept applications for the role until October 17, 2025.
#MicrosoftAdvertising #MSA #Advertising #Native #PPC #PaidSearchManager
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 ( .

Microsoft Advertising (MSA) empowers the largest advertisers around the world to reach their maximum potential through digital advertising solutions on the Microsoft Advertising platform. We are seeking top performing Account Executives with digital advertising experience who can drive revenue and increase customer satisfaction by developing and cultivating strategic client relationships and delivering customized solutions aligning to the client's advertising needs. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
As an **Account Manager** (AM) focused on Microsoft Advertising, you will enable Microsoft to better serve clients by applying your obsession to what clients care about and need, ensuring our story is valued and understood, and building and maintaining solid trusted-advisor relationships with day-to-day practitioner contacts at advertiser/agency. You will drive both revenue and client satisfaction across MSA's performance solutions and as a core member of the account team, this opportunity will allow you to focus on driving data-driven optimizations aligned with client needs, executing campaigns and driving solid coordination or internal resources for excellence in execution of core tasks, account transitions, and client account health.
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.
Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50-mile commute of a designated Microsoft office within the US, or a 25-mile commute of a non-US, country specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.
**Responsibilities**
+ Proactively solicits feedback on additional advertising needs, products, and features and ensures the feedback reaches the right stakeholders internally through relevant channels to gain a further understanding of market needs and client expectations and to drive solutions on behalf of the clients.
+ Builds and maintains a solid network of internal and external partner resources to drive opportunities and influence impact for clients. Collaborates with partners to develop and share client plans that support Microsoft business and client needs.
+ Establishes oneself as the primary point of contact to address day-to-day inquiries. Engages clients in a proactive manner to address day-to-day questions related to account monitoring (e.g., what to prioritize, managing escalations, billing, compliance requirements, flags, or reactions), managing client needs, and addressing issues.
+ Builds and maintains relationships with day-to-day client contacts as a trusted advisor throughout multiple levels.
+ Seeks client feedback (both formal and informal) to identify and understand the drivers of satisfaction and understand the drivers of dissatisfaction, determine the root cause of problems, and remove blockers. Establishes recovery action plans to improve the client's overall experience and avoid future instances of dissatisfaction.
+ Articulates Microsoft's strategy and other products and services, and educates clients on the Microsoft Advertising platform. Shares knowledge of the search landscape with clients to create a mutually-beneficial business value proposition and executes relevant solutions.
+ Adopts Microsoft sales strategies (e.g., Challenger Sale) and handles main objections from clients. Works to overcome obstacles, sell tailored solutions, and secure buy-in and execution.
+ Leverages Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools (e.g., account management, opportunities, tracking, and reporting), other tools (e.g., customized performance dashboards, data, insights), and ad hoc opportunities to identify ways to keep up with account health, increase performance, satisfaction, and upsell opportunities to increase revenue.
+ Collaborates with internal partners and peers to develop and implement strategies to identify and maximize upselling opportunities through value-proposition presentations and/or to help Account Executives accelerate the closing of deals.
+ Proactively researches information about clients' advertising needs (e.g., advertising key performance indicators (KPIs)) to learn more about their competition and market trends. Identifies opportunities to drive optimizations and new solutions based on clients' advertising strategies.
+ Presents tailored solutions based on clients' insights.
+ Maintains knowledge of emerging industry trends beyond a singular product as well as of technology and key performance indicators (KPIs).
+ Leverages competitive trends and shares knowledge with others as a subject matter expert.
+ Embody and promote Microsoft's culture and values .
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field and 2+ years relevant work experience (e.g., sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on digital advertising) or Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field and 4+ years relevant work experience (e.g., sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on digital advertising) or 6+ years relevant work experience (e.g., sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on digital advertising) or equivalent experience.
+ 1+ year of experience managing hands-on search advertising campaigns and other performance-based digital marketing campaigns.
**Other** **Requirements** **:** Microsoft is unable to sponsor a work visa for this role due to the nature of the role's job duties.  
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field and 4+ years relevant work experience (e.g., sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on digital advertising) or Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND 5+ years relevant work experience (e.g., sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on digital advertising) or 8+ years relevant work experience (e.g., sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on digital advertising) or equivalent experience.
+ 2+ years of experience managing hands-on search advertising campaigns and other performance-based digital marketing campaigns.
+ 2+ years of experience in online media or Search Engine Marketing Sales and Service experience.
Advertising Client Success IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $85,100 - $69,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD 112,000 - 185,300 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: will accept applications for the role until October 17, 2025.
#MicrosoftAI #MicrosoftAdvertising #MicrosoftAI #Advertising
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 ( .

Microsoft AI (MAI)'s Mission is to use AI responsibly to make everyone more informed, capable, and supported. We are creating unique, beautiful and powerful products that will change lives. We are proud of what we build, how we build it and that our products will define the AI era. It's a time of huge change in the AI landscape, and this role will put you right in the heart of it. In Microsoft's Global Talent Acquisition organization, our mission is to engage and hire the people who empower the planet. Find out more about us at Microsoft AI ( .
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Recruiter to be part of the fast growing Microsoft AI Copilot Team.
This recruiter will be on point to accelerate the growth of the MAI division through the talent we identify and recruit. We are looking for someone who isn't afraid to fail fast, leads with care, and gets energy from coaching, developing, and contributing towards the success of others.   
**You may be a fit for this role if you:**
+ Thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments where agility and adaptability are key.
+ Enjoy working in a startup-like culture within a global tech leader-where speed, experimentation, and innovation are part of the daily rhythm.
+ Are passionate about AI and excited to help shape the teams building the future of human-AI collaboration.
+ Demonstrated ability to operate with a startup mindset-comfortable with ambiguity, bias for action, and a passion for innovation.
+ Proven experience in developing and executing creative hiring strategies that attract top-tier technical talent in highly competitive markets.
+ Executive presence with the ability to engage and influence senior-level stakeholders, including hiring leaders and executive staff.
+ Ability to think strategically while executing tactically-balancing long-term talent planning with immediate hiring needs.
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.
**Responsibilities**
**Stakeholder/Client Engagement**  
+ Uses data and metrics, and an understanding of the long-term business requirements, to advise on the implications of talent gaps. Leads the development of recruiting processes and strategies. 
+ Applies deep knowledge of factors relevant to the business and hiring managers' needs (e.g., time to hire, location, compensation) and uses this knowledge to guide the development of end-to-end hiring plans aligned to the needs of the business group.
+ Consults on critical talent needs and opportunities. Presents and frames information in a way that speaks to the business needs and influences leaders to embrace differentiated and alternative types of talent (e.g., compete, non-traditional) that may not be typically considered.
**Data Analysis & Hiring Plans**  
+ Analyzes relevant data and trends to provide insight and set plans to meet hiring goals. Connects data to cross-organization goals and leads conversations across groups to address broad hiring issues. Leads the implementation of a hiring plan for complex organizations or talent pools that addresses both business demand and availability of talent for short-term and long-term needs (12 months and beyond). 
**Candidate Attraction**  
+ Uses deep knowledge of competitor opportunities to differentiate Microsoft's unique career possibilities, advantages, and rewards and leverages a consistent, compelling message that conveys the most significant motivators to prospective candidates. 
+ Shares proven stories that help others across the discipline to source, recruit, and/or close candidates. Tracks candidate activity and shares with internal stakeholders. 
+ Coaches the client to represent Microsoft's unique career possibilities, advantages, and rewards that are distinct from those of competitors. 
**Candidate Experience**  
+ Gathers requirements and develops hiring plans that meet candidate needs throughout the hiring lifecycle, often for critical, complex, high level candidate searches.  
+ Owns the candidate experience and prepares candidates for next phases of the process. Enhances the candidate experience at all phases of the relationship by proactively identifying factors that may adversely impact the candidate and partnering with business leaders to develop mitigation strategies 
**Operational Compliance & Excellence**  
+ Leads the optimization of policies, systems, and processes throughout the organization, and guides stakeholders on the impact of these changes. 
+ Maintains current documentation on candidates' qualifications and status in the appropriate staffing or tracking system, within compliance guidelines (e.g., OFCP , GDPR). Captures relevant data in recruiting platform and leverages data to inform meaningful insights
**Other**
+ Embody our culture ( and values ( qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role
+ OR equivalent experience.
+ 2+ years of experience recruiting AI or Machine Learning talent, including sourcing for roles such as Data Scientists, ML Engineers, AI Researchers, and Applied Scientists.
**Preferred Qualifications**  
+ Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role
+ OR Master's Degree AND 8+ years technical talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing).
Talent Acquisition IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $03,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD 137,600 - 222,600 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 ( .

As Microsoft continues to redefine the future of AI, we are seeking passionate engineers to tackle some of the most complex and impactful challenges of our time. Our vision is bold - to build intelligent systems that deeply understand users and adapt across agents, applications, services, and infrastructure.
This role focuses on building distributed data systems and APIs that power adaptive, context-aware experiences across Microsoft AI. We aim to make Copilot feel like your Copilot - responsive to your preferences, workflows, and goals - while preserving privacy, security, performance, and scale.
We are looking for a **Software Engineer II** to lead the design and development of distributed data infrastructure, APIs and personalization pipelines that drive Copilot's intelligence. You will work across Microsoft AI and Copilot teams.
You will possess a methodical approach to problem-solving, proficiency in backend technologies, a familiarity with applied AI and its unique challenges, and the ability to architect solutions that stand the test of time. The right candidate is hands-on and enjoys building world-class consumer experiences and products in a fast-paced environment. A key skill is the judgment to make the right risk vs velocity and value decisions.
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.  
Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50- mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.
**Responsibilities**
+ Develop scalable, low-latency systems for ingesting, processing, and serving personalized signals.
+ Design data models and APIs that enable Copilot to reason about user context, preferences, and history.
+ Build real-time and batch personalization engines that adapt Copilot's behavior.
+ Optimize for performance, reliability, and cost across diverse workloads and regions.
+ Ship high-quality, well-tested, secure, and maintainable code.
+ Enjoy working in a fast-paced, design-driven, product development cycle.
+ Embody our Culture and Values.  
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, Python, C++, C#, Golang, Rust, or Java
+ OR equivalent experience.
+ 2+ years' experience building scalable services, including securing applications and infrastructure on top of cloud infrastructure like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience with large scale data systems.
+ Experience working with AI platforms, frameworks, and APIs.  
+ Experience using Machine Learning frameworks, including experience using, deploying, and scaling language learning models, either personally or professionally.  
+ Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and user experience. 
+ Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers.  
+ Passion for learning new technologies and staying up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in web, data systems and AI. 
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements and deadlines. 
+ Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team.
Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $99,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD 131,400 - 215,400 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: will accept applications for the role until October 10, 2025.
#MicrosoftAI #Copilot
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 ( .

As Microsoft continues to redefine the future of AI, we are seeking passionate engineers to tackle some of the most complex and impactful challenges of our time. Our vision is bold - to build intelligent systems that deeply understand users and adapt across agents, applications, services, and infrastructure.
This role focuses on building distributed data systems and APIs that power adaptive, context-aware experiences across Microsoft AI. We aim to make Copilot feel like your Copilot - responsive to your preferences, workflows, and goals - while preserving privacy, security, performance, and scale.
We are looking for a **Senior Software Engineer** to lead the design and development of distributed data infrastructure, APIs and personalization pipelines that drive Copilot's intelligence. You will work across Microsoft AI and Copilot teams.
You will possess a methodical approach to problem-solving, proficiency in backend technologies, a familiarity with applied AI and its unique challenges, and the ability to architect solutions that stand the test of time. The right candidate is hands-on and enjoys building world-class consumer experiences and products in a fast-paced environment. A key skill is the judgment to make the right risk vs velocity and value decisions.
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.  
Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50- mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.
**Responsibilities**
+ Architect scalable, low-latency systems for ingesting, processing, and serving personalized signals.
+ Design data models and APIs that enable Copilot to reason about user context, preferences, and history.
+ Build real-time and batch personalization engines that adapt Copilot's behavior.
+ Collaborate with privacy, security, and responsible AI teams to ensure personalization is safe, transparent, and user-controlled.
+ Optimize for performance, reliability, and cost across diverse workloads and geographies.
+ Ship high-quality, well-tested, secure, and maintainable code.
+ Find a path to get things done despite roadblocks to get your work into the hands of users quickly and iteratively.
+ Enjoy working in a fast-paced, design-driven, product development cycle.
+ Embody our Culture and Values.  
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, Python, C++, C#, Golang, Rust, or Java
+ OR equivalent experience.
+ 4+ years' experience building scalable services, including securing applications and infrastructure on top of cloud infrastructure like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience with large scale data systems.
+ Experience working with AI platforms, frameworks, and APIs.  
+ Experience using Machine Learning frameworks, including experience using, deploying, and scaling language learning models, either personally or professionally.  
+ Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and user experience. 
+ Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers.  
+ Passion for learning new technologies and staying up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in web, data systems and AI. 
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements and deadlines. 
+ Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team.
Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $34,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD 158,400 - 258,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: will accept applications for the role until October 10, 2025.
#MicrosoftAI #Copilot
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 ( .

Project Overview:

As part of an enterprise Microsoft 365 migration initiative, we are seeking a seasoned Technical Writer who is also a power user of Microsoft 365. This role is critical in helping end users transition smoothly from one Microsoft 365 tenant to another. Clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation is essential to ensure adoption, minimize errors, and maintain productivity during the migration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Author and maintain comprehensive how-to guides for end users navigating the Microsoft 365 tenant migration.
• Translate complex technical processes into clear, concise, and accessible instructions for non-technical users.
• Test and validate documentation for accuracy, completeness, and technical correctness.
• Publish and manage content on SharePoint, including real-time updates for breaking news, policy changes, or procedural shifts related to the migration.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure documentation aligns with goals and user needs.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a technical communicator simplifying complex systems for end users.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft 365, including tenant environments, apps, and user workflows.
• Highly detail-oriented with a focus on clarity, usability, and precision.

Preferred Attributes:

• Proactive consultant mindset: able to provide insights, recommendations, and best practices beyond just producing documentation.
• Strong organizational and collaborative skills to work effectively with stakeholders.

Tools & Technology:

• Microsoft 365 expertise required.
• Consultant must provide their own tools and laptop.
• AI tools usage: not required.

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Virtual (8am – 5pm PT)

Project Duration: 8 weeks, full-time; potential extension 1–2 days per week for ongoing maintenance

The pay range for this is $55.00 to $60.00 per hour on W2 basis. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, relevant education, certifications and specific work location.

Clarity Consultants is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

About Us:

Clarity Consultants helps you take Talent Development objectives from vision to reality. Our elite L&D consultants deliver game-changing strategies and training. The world’s most forward-thinking companies trust Clarity to design, develop, and deploy learning programs that create more engaged and future-ready employees. For over 30 years, we’ve provided consulting talent for every element of learning and talent development including Needs Assessments, Learning Strategy & Planning, Instructional Design & eLearning Development, Training Facilitation & Delivery, Learning Technology Strategy & Support, Organizational Development & Change Management.

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