Overview
**Program Overview: **The "Ignite" Program for People with Disabilities is a developmental initiative aimed at providing firsthand real-life work experience in the corporate world while receiving mentorship from exceptional leaders.
The program's primary goal is to foster greater inclusion within both our organization and the broader community. It offers people with disabilities an opportunity to enhance their technical and interpersonal skills, thereby equipping them with a competitive edge for future employment opportunities, both within and outside of Microsoft, upon completion of the program.Participants will be assigned to project-based roles that contribute significantly to our business objectives and/or enhance current processes.
Please note that only individuals with disabilities are eligible to participate in this development program. If you are not part of this community, you are encouraged to explore other available roles on our recruiting page: careers.microsoft.com.People with disabilities are also welcome to apply for all other positions listed on careers.microsoft.com and undergo the standard hiring process.
Role Overview: As a Solution Area Specialist Intern, you will support sales teams by helping identify customer needs, qualify opportunities, and position Microsoft solutions to address real business challenges. You will work closely with Solution Specialists, Technical Specialists, and account teams to support pipeline development, customer engagement activities, and solution motion execution. Through hands-on experience, you will gain exposure to enterprise customers, cloud-based technologies, and modern sales processes while developing both technical and professional skills.
At Microsoft, interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You’ll be empowered to build community, explore your passions, and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology. 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.
- Duration: 10 Months
- Type of Employment: Internship
Responsibilities
- **Event & Workshop Support: **Assist in the execution of customer-facing technical workshops, webinars, and immersion sessions. This includes preparing invitations, managing logistics, supporting demo environments, and tracking attendee engagement and feedback.
- **Technical Content Distribution: **Share relevant technical content (e.g., whitepapers, case studies, demos, product updates) with accounts via Microsoft-approved platforms. Ensure alignment with solution areas (AI, Security, Modern Work, Azure) and customer priorities.
- **Opportunity Creation & Qualification: **Support Solution Specialists and Technical Specialists in identifying and qualifying opportunities.
- **Account Targeting & Insights: **Collaborate with Account Teams to analyze targeting data, filter accounts using tools like MSX and Customer Insights, and surface whitespace opportunities to drive technical solution conversations.
- **Pipeline Hygiene & Governance: **Partner with opportunity owners to review pipeline health, validate technical stages (e.g., Proof of Concept, Technical Validation), and ensure compliance with hygiene standards. Help identify stalled opportunities and escalate where needed.
- **Reporting & Insights: **Monitor performance metrics such as opportunity progression, conversion rates, and workshop impact. Generate reports through Power BI and internal dashboards to provide insights that support leadership decision-making
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to work with data, reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI), and CRM systems to generate insights.
**Preferred **Qualifications
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical topics for diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner across technical and business functions.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Growth mindset — eager to learn, adapt quickly, and apply feedback to continuously improve
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.**