Strategic Sales Application Engineer - Windows Platform

Job Details: Job Description: Intel is the world's leading semiconductor company, powering the technology that connects and enriches lives. We design and manufacture essential technologies that serve as the foundation for computing devices worldwide. Our partnership with Microsoft represents one of our most strategic relationships, driving innovation across client, cloud, and edge computing solutions. Candidates must be willing and able to commute regularly to customer sites and team meetings in Seattle area. Preference will be given to those located within approximately 50 miles, or those who can reliably travel to the area as needed. Join our Team Microsoft, Windows and Devices Engineering as a Strategic Sales Application Engineer (SAE) for Windows. This role sits at the exciting intersection of silicon architecture, engineering, and ecosystem strategy. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of the Windows platform while driving Intel's PC Client revenue through deep collaboration with Microsoft and Surface teams. Key Responsibilities Own Windows silicon and platform architecture alignment, influencing long-range platform and SoC roadmap decisions through strategic engagement with Microsoft Drive ecosystem enablement for next-generation Windows PCs, including early architecture work across component vendors, industrial design, and subsystem standards Partner with Silicon Architecture teams to translate Microsoft architectural requirements into actionable silicon, platform, and system-level priorities Collaborate with Client Engineering teams to select and drive appropriate co-engineering and launch support motions that accelerate time to market Serve as the primary architecture bridge between Microsoft and internal engineering teams, surfacing misalignments early and driving resolution Coordinate forward-looking architecture and ecosystem workstreams to co-define future Windows platform categories Build bridges between Microsoft and Intel to grow our PC business through executing strategic initiatives As a Successful Candidate, You Possess: Excellent communication skills to synthesize complex topics into executive-ready messages Strong influence without authority, driving alignment across cross-functional teams Skills to operate at the intersection of engineering and strategy Comfort engaging with technical stakeholders while maintaining systems-level perspective Proven capability to translate technical details into business impact Strategic thinking with end-to-end perspective Ready to shape the future of computing? Join Intel and be part of a team that's defining the next generation of Windows experiences. Apply today and help us build tomorrow's technology. Qualifications: You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant disciplines (Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, etc.) 4 years of technology industry experience. Preferred Qualifications: 2 years of experience in: Customer facing or sales experience; Technical design and customer support experience. Silicon architecture planning Working with or within Microsoft Windows & Devices, or Microsoft Surface teams Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: Virtual US Additional Locations: Business group: The Sales and Marketing Group (SMG) leverages the product portfolio to drive Intel's revenue growth and market expansion, blending strategic initiatives with dynamic sales efforts to capture and retain customers. SMG is responsible for empowering the sales force with tools and insights needed to close deals and build lasting customer relationships. Sales analytics and mar ... (truncated, view full listing at source)