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Get Access To All JobsUS Technical Pre-Sales Lead - Apps & Infra Practice
Accepting candidates based anywhere in the United States
Avanade is seeking an Associate Director-level Technical Pre Sales Lead who plays a critical role in accelerating business growth across Apps and Infrastructure solutions within assigned industries. In this role, you will partner closely with Sales teams to identify high value opportunities, interpret client business cases, and lead deals from initial pursuit through successful closure. By combining deep technical and industry expertise with strong commercial acumen, you will shape compelling solutions that resonate with clients and increase win probability.
This role is accountable for deal quality, technical integrity, and commercial outcomes, while empowering US teams to evolve Avanade’s offerings through market insight and client feedback. Success requires close collaboration with Sales, Industry, Solution Architecture, and Delivery leaders to ensure every engagement delivers technical excellence and measurable business impact.
Come join us
There is one in every group - the person who dreams big and has the motivation to bring their ideas to life, even as others might roll their eyes and prefer to play it safe. Are you that person?
Are you the one who isn’t afraid to break the mold and who gets passionate about the power of digital to transform organizations and ways of working? Because we are building teams of people like that to help our clients unlock the power they need now and own what is next. Together we do what matters.
What you’ll do
Sales and Deal Leadership:
- Own the technical sales motion for assigned accounts or pursuits.
- Lead solution strategy for complex, multi service opportunities.
- Influence deal shape, scope, and commercial model to drive win probability.
- Act as a trusted advisor to client technical and business stakeholders.
Solutioning and Technical Credibility:
- Translate client challenges into scalable, secure, and value driven solutions.
- Engage Avanade solution architects to properly shape feasible technical solutions.
- Ensure proposed solutions align with Avanade offerings, architecture standards, and delivery models.
- Balance innovation with feasibility, cost, and risk.
- Review and validate estimates, assumptions, and delivery approach.
- Feed solutions into our direct go to market offerings.
Client and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build strong relationships with client technology leaders and influencers.
- Partner with Account Executives and Industry leads to align sales strategy.
- Collaborate with Delivery and Practice teams to ensure smooth handoff post close.
- Represent Avanade with confidence in executive level discussions.
Pipeline and Revenue Contribution:
- Contribute to pipeline creation and progression through technical thought leadership.
- Support account planning with technical insights and growth opportunities.
- Maintain discipline around pursuit of governance, approvals, and documentation.
- Track and report on deal health, risks, and dependencies.
Qualification
Skills and experiences
- Proven experience in technical sales, solution architecture, or consulting leadership.
- Strong understanding of enterprise technology landscapes and transformation programs.
- Demonstrated success supporting or closing complex, multi workstream deals.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Experience working in matrixed, fast-moving environments.
About you
Characteristics that can spell success for this role:
- You thrive in collaborative, fast‑paced environments, working closely with Sales, Practices, and Delivery to drive strong deal outcomes.
- You take ownership of pursuits, ensuring high‑quality, viable solutions from shaping through delivery handoff.
- You build trust quickly with clients and internal stakeholders through clear communication and credibility.
- You proactively anticipate and address risks or objections to strengthen solution quality and execution.
- You are an effective influencer, aligning cross‑functional teams to deliver measurable business impact.
Enjoy your career
Some of the best things about working at Avanade:
- Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (20 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
- Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
- Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
- Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you
A great place to work
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and our communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, but to also lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look!
We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.
Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 04/08/2026 and open for at least 30 days.
Avanade offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
Role Location Annual Salary Range
- California $198,400 - $249,850
- Cleveland $177,600 - $210,900
- Colorado $177,600 - $210,900
- District of Columbia $198,400 - $235,600
- Illinois $191,200 - $227,050
- Maryland $198,400 - $235,600
- Massachusetts $198,400 - $235,600
- Minnesota $191,200 - $227,050
- New York $210,400 - $249,850
- New Jersey $177,600 - $210,900
- Washington $198,400 - $235,600
US Technical Pre-Sales Lead - Apps & Infra Practice
Accepting candidates based anywhere in the United States
Avanade is seeking an Associate Director-level Technical Pre Sales Lead who plays a critical role in accelerating business growth across Apps and Infrastructure solutions within assigned industries. In this role, you will partner closely with Sales teams to identify high value opportunities, interpret client business cases, and lead deals from initial pursuit through successful closure. By combining deep technical and industry expertise with strong commercial acumen, you will shape compelling solutions that resonate with clients and increase win probability.
This role is accountable for deal quality, technical integrity, and commercial outcomes, while empowering US teams to evolve Avanade’s offerings through market insight and client feedback. Success requires close collaboration with Sales, Industry, Solution Architecture, and Delivery leaders to ensure every engagement delivers technical excellence and measurable business impact.
Come join us
There is one in every group - the person who dreams big and has the motivation to bring their ideas to life, even as others might roll their eyes and prefer to play it safe. Are you that person?
Are you the one who isn’t afraid to break the mold and who gets passionate about the power of digital to transform organizations and ways of working? Because we are building teams of people like that to help our clients unlock the power they need now and own what is next. Together we do what matters.
What you’ll do
Sales and Deal Leadership:
- Own the technical sales motion for assigned accounts or pursuits.
- Lead solution strategy for complex, multi service opportunities.
- Influence deal shape, scope, and commercial model to drive win probability.
- Act as a trusted advisor to client technical and business stakeholders.
Solutioning and Technical Credibility:
- Translate client challenges into scalable, secure, and value driven solutions.
- Engage Avanade solution architects to properly shape feasible technical solutions.
- Ensure proposed solutions align with Avanade offerings, architecture standards, and delivery models.
- Balance innovation with feasibility, cost, and risk.
- Review and validate estimates, assumptions, and delivery approach.
- Feed solutions into our direct go to market offerings.
Client and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build strong relationships with client technology leaders and influencers.
- Partner with Account Executives and Industry leads to align sales strategy.
- Collaborate with Delivery and Practice teams to ensure smooth handoff post close.
- Represent Avanade with confidence in executive level discussions.
Pipeline and Revenue Contribution:
- Contribute to pipeline creation and progression through technical thought leadership.
- Support account planning with technical insights and growth opportunities.
- Maintain discipline around pursuit of governance, approvals, and documentation.
- Track and report on deal health, risks, and dependencies.
Qualification
Skills and experiences
- Proven experience in technical sales, solution architecture, or consulting leadership.
- Strong understanding of enterprise technology landscapes and transformation programs.
- Demonstrated success supporting or closing complex, multi workstream deals.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Experience working in matrixed, fast-moving environments.
About you
Characteristics that can spell success for this role:
- You thrive in collaborative, fast‑paced environments, working closely with Sales, Practices, and Delivery to drive strong deal outcomes.
- You take ownership of pursuits, ensuring high‑quality, viable solutions from shaping through delivery handoff.
- You build trust quickly with clients and internal stakeholders through clear communication and credibility.
- You proactively anticipate and address risks or objections to strengthen solution quality and execution.
- You are an effective influencer, aligning cross‑functional teams to deliver measurable business impact.
Enjoy your career
Some of the best things about working at Avanade:
- Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (20 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
- Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
- Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
- Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you
A great place to work
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and our communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, but to also lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look!
We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.
Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 04/08/2026 and open for at least 30 days.
Avanade offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
Role Location Annual Salary Range
- California $198,400 - $249,850
- Cleveland $177,600 - $210,900
- Colorado $177,600 - $210,900
- District of Columbia $198,400 - $235,600
- Illinois $191,200 - $227,050
- Maryland $198,400 - $235,600
- Massachusetts $198,400 - $235,600
- Minnesota $191,200 - $227,050
- New York $210,400 - $249,850
- New Jersey $177,600 - $210,900
- Washington $198,400 - $235,600
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Technical Pre Sales Jobs
Target enterprise software and infrastructure companies
Large enterprise software vendors, cloud infrastructure providers, and cybersecurity firms sponsor technical pre-sales roles most consistently. These companies have established immigration programs and are familiar with H-1B requirements for solution engineers and pre-sales architects.
Emphasize your technical degree on every application
USCIS approves H-1B petitions for pre-sales roles when applicants hold a degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a directly related field. Lead with your degree prominently, it's the foundation of the specialty occupation argument your employer will make.
Frame your role as technical, not purely sales
Pre-sales engineers face more scrutiny than software developers because the title sounds commercial. Highlight technical responsibilities: architecting solutions, running proof-of-concept engagements, and producing technical documentation. This framing strengthens the specialty occupation case significantly.
Ask about cap-exempt employers early
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and affiliated entities are exempt from the H-1B lottery. Some pre-sales roles exist at these organizations. If you've missed a lottery cycle, cap-exempt employers offer a direct path to H-1B status without waiting for the next registration period.
Consider the O-1A if you have documented achievements
Pre-sales engineers with speaking engagements, published technical content, industry awards, or a track record of high-value enterprise deals may qualify for the O-1A. This visa has no cap and no lottery, making it a strong alternative if your H-1B petition faces complications.
Browse Migrate Mate before applying broadly
Not every company that posts pre-sales roles is willing to sponsor. Migrate Mate filters jobs to surface employers with an active sponsorship history, saving you from applying to postings that will stall at the offer stage when you mention visa requirements.
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Find Technical Pre Sales JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does technical pre-sales qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, when the role demonstrably requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science, engineering, or information technology. The challenge is that USCIS scrutinizes pre-sales roles more than pure engineering positions, because the duties blend technical and commercial responsibilities. Your employer's petition needs to clearly document that the technical requirements drive the role, not the sales component.
Which visa types do technical pre-sales engineers typically get sponsored for?
The H-1B is the most common path, followed by the O-1A for candidates with strong professional recognition. L-1B is an option if you're transferring from a foreign affiliate of a U.S. company and have specialized knowledge of the employer's products or architecture. The TN visa covers pre-sales roles for Canadian and Mexican nationals when the position maps to an approved NAFTA/USMCA occupation category.
What degree does a technical pre-sales engineer need to get sponsored?
A bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, information systems, or a closely related technical discipline is the standard requirement. Degrees in business with a technology minor are unlikely to satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation standard on their own. If your degree field is adjacent rather than directly related, relevant certifications and work history in a technical domain can strengthen the petition, but the degree field still matters significantly.
How do I find technical pre-sales jobs that actually offer visa sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise sponsorship availability clearly, which means you often find out late in the process. Migrate Mate curates roles specifically for candidates who need sponsorship, so you can focus your search on employers already open to the process. This is especially useful for pre-sales roles, where sponsorship willingness varies widely by company size and industry.
Are technical pre-sales roles at higher risk of H-1B denial than engineering roles?
They can be. USCIS has issued RFEs and denials for pre-sales petitions where the job description emphasized revenue targets, client relationship management, or business development over technical duties. Approval rates improve substantially when the petition documents specific technical tasks: solution architecture, integration design, product demonstration engineering, and technical documentation. Companies with prior approvals for the same role title are a safer bet than those sponsoring the title for the first time.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Technical Pre Sales jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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