Senior Endpoint Engineer - Azure Virtual Desktop
Core
Design, deploy, and operate Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) infrastructure to provide secure, scalable remote access for engineering and design workloads, including GPU-enabled sessions.
Role type
Senior Endpoint Engineer (Azure Virtual Desktop)
Builds
Virtual desktop host pools, session desktops, RemoteApp environments, and GPU-enabled sessions for EDA/design tools
Domain
Cloud Infrastructure / Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Required skills
Azure Virtual Desktop deployment and management, FSLogix profile management, Azure Image Builder, Azure networking (private endpoints, VNets, ExpressRoute), AVD security controls (Conditional Access), PowerShell scripting, Azure CLI/Terraform automation
Preferred skills
GPU-enabled AVD session delivery, Citrix DaaS/VMware Horizon/Amazon WorkSpaces experience, Nerdio platform knowledge, Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification
Technologies
Azure Virtual Desktop, FSLogix, Azure Image Builder, Intune, Azure AD, Defender for Endpoint, PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform, Nerdio
Responsibilities
Design and implement AVD host pools, session desktops, and RemoteApp environments; Manage AVD image lifecycle including master image creation and golden image updates; Configure FSLogix profile containers and user profile management strategies; Implement AVD scaling plans, auto-scaling policies, and cost optimization configurations; Integrate AVD with Intune, Azure AD, and enterprise security controls; Monitor AVD performance and resolve session/connectivity issues; Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver optimized virtual desktop environments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC