Chief Developer Advisor at Microsoft

, , France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Development, AI/ML, Technical Leadership, Cloud Platforms, Enterprise Architecture, Technical Communication, Developer Engagement, Technical Storytelling, Strategic Thinking, Customer Relationship Management, Distributed Systems, Model Development, Prompt Engineering, LLM Customization, Continuous Learning, Technical Influence

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview We're seeking a Chief Developer Advisor to serve as the trusted technical voice for developers and architects in our most strategic accounts. You'll combine deep hands-on development expertise with thought leadership to win over technical decision-makers and drive AI platform adoption through authentic developer storytelling. The Chief Developer Advisor (CDA) serves as the Dev CTO or the trusted technical voice for developers and architects in our most strategic accounts. Combining hands-on development expertise with thought leadership, the CDA drives the end-to-end Developer conversations that span across Dev and AI platform. and adoption through authentic engagement with decision making developers in accounts and strategic engagements. 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 Be the Dev CTO for every customer relationship - Lead strategic technical engagements across pre-sales and post-sales lifecycles Champion developers - Craft compelling technical narratives that show how our AI platform enhances developer productivity and workflows Build technical relationships - Establish trust with lead developers, architects, and engineering managers who influence adoption decisions Guide GTM and sales teams - Coach sales teams on technical messaging and authentic developer communication as a player-coach Drive thought leadership - Represent MSFT at conferences, create technical content, and engage with developer communities and build authentic credibility with developers. Shape product strategy - Gather developer feedback to influence roadmap and ensure our platform meets real-world development needs Lead technical discovery - Uncover developer pain points and proof-of-concepts that demonstrate immediate value of our portfolio. Then turn those around to to scale Qualifications Who You Are Authentic Developer - Extensive hands-on development experience with modern languages, frameworks, and tools AI Expert - Proficient in building and integrating AI/ML models, prompt engineering, and LLM customization Strategic Thinker - Ability to connect technical decisions to business outcomes and navigate complex organizations Technical Storyteller - Exceptional ability to translate complex AI capabilities into compelling developer use cases Thought Leader - Proven track record of technical influence through speaking, writing, or open-source contributions, building authentic technical relationships in the industry. Customer Champion - Proven track record of building trusted relationships with customers and driving them to technical success Enterprise Savvy - Understanding of enterprise development challenges, security, compliance, and large-team dynamics Continuous Learner - Commitment to staying current with rapidly evolving AI technologies and developer tools Requirements 10+ years of software development experience with leadership in technical roles Deep expertise in AI/ML, including hands-on model development and deployment Strong background in distributed systems, cloud platforms, and enterprise architecture Experience in field engineering roles Proven ability to influence technical audiences through credibility and authentic expertise Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to both technical and executive audiences This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. 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.

Responsibilities

The Chief Developer Advisor will lead strategic technical engagements and craft compelling narratives to enhance developer productivity. They will also build relationships with key technical stakeholders and drive thought leadership in the developer community.