Principal Desktop Engineer
Core
Hands-on engineering leader responsible for designing, building, and operating enterprise endpoint platforms (Windows/macOS, VDI) while leading a distributed team of 20–25 engineers.
Role type
Principal Desktop Engineering Leader (Hands-on IC + People Leadership)
Builds
Enterprise endpoint platforms, VDI solutions, and automation frameworks for hybrid workforces.
Domain
Financial Services / Enterprise IT Infrastructure
Required skills
Windows/macOS lifecycle management, Microsoft Intune/SCCM, VDI (Citrix/VMware/Azure), PowerShell/Python automation, team leadership, security compliance, large-scale environment management
Preferred skills
Financial services regulated industry experience, vendor/financial management, Windows 365/Autopilot strategies
Technologies
Windows, macOS, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft SCCM/MECM, Citrix, VMware Horizon, Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 11, PowerShell, Python
Responsibilities
Define enterprise roadmap for end-user computing and OS modernization; Lead design and standards for endpoint platforms; Champion automation and zero-touch provisioning initiatives; Serve as highest-level technical escalation for complex endpoint issues; Manage and mentor a team of ~20–25 engineers; Oversee large-scale desktop initiatives (OS migrations, hardware refreshes); Establish testing strategies and quality assurance standards.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with people leadership
