Overview

Microsoft Azure is looking for a Product Marketing Director - Azure Linux and Open Sourceto drive growth and adoption of Azure Linux and open source workloads on Azure. This role is responsible for defining and delivering a cohesive narrative for running open source workloads on Azure, spanning Linux, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Java, and AI frameworks.

You will work cross‑functionally with product management, engineering, sales, partners, and developer communities to shape market perception, influence adoption, and scale Azure Linux from incubation to mainstream enterprise usage.

This role requires storytelling, executive influence, and deep familiarity with the open source ecosystem.

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.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth for Azure Linux

• Lead product marketing strategy to accelerate adoption and usage of Azure Linux across Azure services and workloads.

• Translate technical capabilities into clear, differentiated customer value propositions.

• Demonstrate proven ability to take early‑stage or emerging technologies and drive awareness, trust, and adoption at scale.

• Build customer evidence, proof points, and technical content to support growth.

• Go‑to‑market execution

• Partner with integrated marketing, sales, partners, and developer advocacy teams to execute launches, campaigns, events and field readiness.

• Open Source Leadership at Microsoft

• Help shape and elevate Microsoft’s leadership position in Open Source

• Bring together multiple open source investments into a cohesive strategy and narrative that clearly differentiates Microsoft in the market.

• Establish Azure Linux and open source platforms like Kubernetes as credible, trusted foundations for enterprise and developer workloads across the open source ecosystem.

• Represent Microsoft credibly within open source communities and foundations such as the Linux Foundation, Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), and related ecosystems.

• Industry analyst engagement

• Support and influence industry analyst relationships, including Gartner, IDC, and Forrester, through briefings, narrative development, and competitive positioning.

• Cross‑group leadership and influence

• Partner with multiple product and engineering leaders to align on a shared story and go‑to‑market narrative.

• Influence without direct authority and bring clarity in complex, ambiguous environments.

Qualifications Required/minimum qualifications

• Master's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 4+ years experience in product marketing, product management, or a related role/experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 6+ years experience in in product marketing, product management, or a related role/experience OR equivalent experience.

Additional or preferred qualifications

• Working knowledge and experience with open source ecosystems, including Linux and cloud‑native communities such as the Linux Foundation and Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).
• Experience with compelling narratives and storytelling that connect technical capabilities to customer and business outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience influencing multiple stakeholders and product leaders at high levels.
• Experienced with excellent written, verbal, and executive‑level communication skills.

Product Marketing IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,600 - $272,300 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

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.