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About the role: As a Pre-Sales Solutions Engineer, you will act as the technical lead throughout the sales cycle, partnering closely with Account Managers to support new business and growth opportunities. You will take a consultative approach, helping customers understand how AvePoint solutions can address their technical and business needs. This role combines strong technical expertise with customer-facing engagement and commercial awareness. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in pre-sales within a fast-paced and innovative technology environment. Key responsibilities: Support customers through evaluation, proof-of-concept and decision-making stages Build and configure demo and proof-of-concept environments Contribute to RFI/RFP responses, articulating business value and technical capability Partner with Sales to understand customer objectives and position solutions effectively Build strong relationships with key business and technical stakeholders Support partner and marketing activities including events, webinars and workshops Provide feedback to product and technical teams on market trends and customer requirements Take ownership of the technical aspects of deals through to close Act as a technical evangelist for the business, representing the company at industry events, webinars, customer workshops, partner sessions, and community forums. Develop and promote a professional presence within the Microsoft ecosystem and wider technology community through thought leadership, content creation, speaking engagements, and networking activities. Support brand awareness and pipeline generation by sharing market insights, customer success stories, and technical expertise across internal and external channels. Deliver compelling presentations to both technical and executive audiences, translating complex concepts into clear business value. Contribute to the growth of the company's market presence by building credibility, influence, and trusted relationships within target customer and partner communities. What you will bring: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience Strong presentation and communication skills, with confidence engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders Fluent in English (additional European languages are advantageous but not required) Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business value Commercial mindset with an interest in sales and customer outcomes Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-changing environment Technical skills: Experience with Microsoft 365 technologies (including SharePoint Online) Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and identity technologies (e.g. Entra ID) Understanding of identity, access and permissions management Familiarity with networking basics (TCP/IP, DNS, Active Directory, SMTP, DHCP) Knowledge of data protection, backup, migration, and governance concepts Understanding of SharePoint architecture and cloud/hybrid environments Broader awareness of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) is beneficial Working at AvePoint: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels supported and valued. We believe that different perspectives strengthen our teams and enable us to deliver better outcomes for our customers. #LI-SB1 Any personal data you share with us during the application process will be processed strictly in compliance with applicable data protection laws and our Privacy Notice .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.