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 market research ensure strategies are both targeted and impactful. In SMG, disciplined execution, creativity, and ambition are celebrated, providing ample opportunities for career advancement and skill development.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel ( .

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $178,520.00-366,170.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role is available as a fully home-based and generally would require you to attend Intel sites only occasionally based on business need. However, you must live and work from the country specified in the job posting, in which Intel has a legal presence. Due to legal regulations, remote work from any other country is unfortunately not permitted. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.The application window for this job posting is expected to end by 07/20/2026

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