How to become a Premier Field Engineer (PFE)

re: How to become a Premier Field Engineer (PFE)

Greg Jaworski [MSFT] — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:06:38 GMT

@Bharat We do hire from outside. Many positions available careers.microsoft.com/search.aspx

Thanks,

Greg

re: How to become a Premier Field Engineer (PFE)

Bharat — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:59:34 GMT

Does Microsoft Hire PFE from outside or is that opening for in-house engineers only

@Greg

re: How to become a Premier Field Engineer (PFE)

Drew — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:39:12 GMT

Thanks very much, I will definitely be looking into it next month after I've attained my Network+

re: How to become a Premier Field Engineer (PFE)

Greg Jaworski [MSFT] — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 03:56:04 GMT

@Drew While degrees and certifications certainly help the PFE position is highly technical and while I mentioned we don't look particularly at how many years you have been doing something you do need to have industry experience. That industry experience could be many things from working a help desk and becoming the Senior Engineer or a consultant that helps companies deploy complex Microsoft solutions. Now that being said Microsoft does hire students out of college and occasionally directly to PFE. Microsoft also does bring on Interns. We have had people start in MSIT as well as CSS/CTS and move to the PFE position later on. The PFE organization has a few entry level positions, but this is generally rare for our organization. I hope that does not discourage you. I would recommend looking at other positions in Microsoft. You will need experience in the industry (it could even be at Microsoft) before joining PFE.

Thanks,

Greg

re: How to become a Premier Field Engineer (PFE)

Drew — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:45:28 GMT

For someone who has a degree in business administration, but is looking to work towards becoming a PFE as fast as possible, where would you advise me to begin? Computers have always been my passion but I'm unsure of how to start in the field. Certifications, a degree? Thanks

re: How to become a Premier Field Engineer (PFE)

Marek Chmel — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:21:49 GMT

Very helpfull post, thanks for the info ...

re: How to become a Premier Field Engineer (PFE)

Ron Grzywacz [MSFT] — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:48:02 GMT

Greg mentions applying online for PFE positions. Feel free to network with anyone you know at Microsoft, whether it's a PFE, TAM, etc, and get help applying. We do a number of interviews based on referrals as well! :)

re: How to become a Premier Field Engineer (PFE)

Santosh Dalvi — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:23:12 GMT

Hello Sir,

I was working for Microsoft Dynamics CRM On-Premise team for Wipro . Soon i got myself interested in Active Directory and I am learning it and I want to be PFE and Will learn in and Out about the technology and soon will try for PFE.

Regards,

Santosh

re: How to become a Premier Field Engineer (PFE)

Santosh Dalvi — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:18:15 GMT

Thanks Sir for you Wonderful Posting and I will be A PFE in 2 to 3 years :)

re: How to become a Premier Field Engineer (PFE)

V [MSFT] — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:09:16 GMT

Thanks Greg. I consider your post very helpful for people wanting to become a PFE (either transactional or DSE).