Job: Technical Evangelist

Job Category: Sales
Location: Chicago, IL, US
Job ID: 839163-112940
Division: Sales

Description

The Microsoft Technical Evangelist (TE) is a member of the Central Region Developer and Platform Evangelism (DPE) team that uses deep software development knowledge, engaging technical writing and persuasive presentation skills to inspire students, startups, and professional developers to build applications for the Windows platform.

As a member of this team, you will engage the developer community through participation in Microsoft-led events, attending and presenting at user groups, meetups, Startup Weekends and hackathons as well as developing deep relationships with developer community leaders and scaling to reach hundreds of thousands of developers through online channels.

This is a highly technical role with the mission of engaging and inspiring the broad community of developers and fostering adoption of Microsoft development technologies such as Windows 8, Windows Phone, Windows Azure, and other emerging technologies. The TE leads by example and invests heavily in cultivating productive, influential partners and community leaders.

Responsibilities

•Driving app development on Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 and Windows Azure

•Defining and creating technical assets such as reference apps, starter kits and patterns and practices guidance for use at in-person events and online

•Supporting Microsoft-driven events and product launches

•Delivering highly impactful technical content at events and through online channels

•Engaging the student, startup and professional developer communities in person and online

•Developing deep relationships with community leaders and influencers

•Qualifications

•8+ years of experience writing code. Experience shipping a product is preferred.

•Experience in a broad set of developer technologies including Windows 8, Windows Phone and HTML5/CSS/JavaScript, or similar competitive technologies. 

•Ability to communicate concepts and code in a concise and instructive manner in writing and as a technical presenter.

•Passion for technology with solid knowledge of enterprise global IT requirements and competitive offerings required.

•The strong candidate will have deep involvement with the Microsoft developer community either as an MVP, User Group Leader, or active community speaker/blogger. 

•A Bachelor’s or Master's degree in computer science preferred. 

•Location: Chicago, IL

SALES:DPE

SMSG

Company Description

AMAZING THINGS HAPPEN HERE! 

At Microsoft, we're about helping customers realize their potential. From gamers to governments, moms to mega-corporations, we serve just about every kind of customer, all over the globe. 

Many people think Microsoft = software. We do do software-but we also do hardware, services, research, and more. We work on PC operating systems and applications-like Windows and Windows Live. Products for IT professionals and developers-like Windows Server and Visual Studio. Online services such as Bing and MSN. Business solutions like Office and Exchange. And devices like Xbox, keyboards, webcams, and mice. We're passionate about what we do. 

What this means if you come to work here is opportunity-to do things that make a real difference in millions, even billions, of lives. To reach your potential. So why not take a closer look at Microsoft? We think you'll find that amazing things really do happen here.

Additional Information

Posted:

July 9, 2013

Type:

Full-time

Experience:

Not Applicable

Functions:

Sales 

Industries:

Computer Hardware, Computer Software, Information Technology and Services 

Employer Job ID:

839163-112940

Job ID:

6050866

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