Technical partnership lead - Azure

Job Overview

We're Redis. We built the product that runs the fast apps our world runs on. (If you checked the weather, used your credit card, or looked at your flight status online today, you’re welcome.) At Redis, you’ll work with the fastest, simplest technology in the business—whether you’re building it, telling its story, or selling it to our 10,000+ worldwide customers. We’re creating a faster world with simpler experiences. You in?

Why this role matters

Shape the future of Redis inside one of the world’s largest cloud providers.

Why you’ll love this job

• Shape the future of Redis inside one of the world’s largest cloud providers.


• Influence roadmap decisions across two companies without formal authority.


• Work directly with senior engineering and PM leadership at both Redis and Microsoft.


• Improve large-scale production systems through systemic thinking - not firefighting.


• Act as a force multiplier whose leverage comes from technical depth, credibility, and trust.

What you’ll do

You will own the end-to-end health of the Redis–Azure engineering partnership.

Partnership & Alignment

• Align Azure Managed Redis (AMR) roadmap and execution with Redis’s long-term product strategy.


• Ensure Azure-specific changes in Redis are rare, intentional, and justified.


• Maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key Microsoft engineering and PM leaders.


• Keep Azure engineering teams engaged, motivated, and aligned.

Technical & Operational Leadership

• Monitor production trends and identify systemic patterns behind incidents.


• Drive long-term fixes rather than reactive responses.


• Track critical Azure-facing bugs and features to ensure momentum and clarity.


• Oversee CVE communication and vulnerability coordination.


• Inject Azure perspective into major Redis feature development.

Strategic Growth

• Expand Redis’s strategic footprint within Microsoft.


• Ensure AMR growth is not constrained by Redis-side friction.


• Leverage Microsoft’s operational rigor to improve Redis Cloud and on-prem offerings.


• Surface risks early (release timelines, performance concerns, incident patterns).

What you’ll need to have

• 10+ years of experience in distributed systems, cloud platforms, or large-scale infrastructure.


• Deep technical credibility with engineering teams.


• Experience in influencing without formal authority.


• Strong product intuition and roadmap alignment experience.


• Experience working with hyperscalers (Azure, AWS, GCP) or large enterprise partners.


• Ability to identify systemic patterns in production environments.


• Executive-level communication skills.


• High emotional intelligence and relationship-building ability.


• Be located close to or in Redmond, WA, to be able to visit Microsoft HQ on a weekly or bi-weekly basis

Extra great if you have

• Direct experience with Redis or similar data platforms.


• Background in SRE, large-scale operations, or incident management.


• Experience working inside Microsoft or with Azure engineering teams.


• Experience managing strategic technology partnerships.


• Exposure to vulnerability management and coordinated CVE processes.


• A track record of scaling cloud services to large fleet sizes.

The estimated gross base annual salary range for this role is $300,000 – $335,000 per year in New York, California, Washington, Colorado, and Rhode Island. Actual compensation may vary and is dependent on various factors, including a candidate’s work location, qualifications, experience, and competencies. Base annual salary is one component of Redis’ total compensation and competitive benefits package, which may include 401(k), unlimited time off, learning and development opportunities, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits. This role may include discretionary bonuses, stock options, commuter benefits based on location, or a commission plan. Salary history is not used in compensation package decisions. Redis utilizes market pay data to determine compensation, so posted compensation ranges are subject to change as new market data becomes available.

This is a remote work position with the requirement to be located close to or in Redmond, WA, for occasional visits to Microsoft HQ.

Company Culture

As a global company, we value a culture of curiosity, diversity of thought, and innovation from our employees, customers, and partners. Redis is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees’ differences are celebrated and supported, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work. Redis is dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard, and every idea is respected.

Redis is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. All offers of employment at Redis are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable laws.