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The Senior End User Computing (EUC) Engineer is responsible for defining and delivering the strategy, architecture, and transformation of enterprise end-user computing environment. This role focuses on modern workplace technologies, endpoint management, digital experience, virtualization, mobility, identity integration, and automation-ensuring a secure, scalable, and high-performing user environment across a global enterprise.

Location: Bay Area, CA (Hybrid)

• Define and own the enterprise EUC architecture roadmap spanning endpoint management, virtual desktops, mobility, collaboration, and digital experience.
• Lead modernization initiatives across Windows, macOS, mobile platforms, and virtual desktop environments (VDI/DaaS).
• Establish architecture principles for secure, scalable, and user-centric workplace computing aligned with enterprise IT strategy.
• Drive alignment with Identity, Security, Network, and Cloud architectures to ensure cohesive end-to-end user experience.

• Device lifecycle modernization (Autopilot / zero-touch provisioning)
• UEM migration (e.g., SCCM ? Intune / modern management)
• VDI/DaaS optimization (e.g., Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix, VMware Horizon)
• Enable hybrid work capabilities with seamless, secure, and high-performance user access from any location.
• Drive digital employee experience (DEX) improvements through analytics, telemetry, and automation.

• Architect and govern endpoint platforms including Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager, SCCM / Configuration Manager (co-management scenarios), Jamf or macOS management platforms
• Define standards for OS builds and patch management, application packaging and deployment, device compliance and configuration baselines, enable automation through PowerShell, Graph API, and orchestration frameworks.

• Partner with security and identity teams to embed Zero Trust principles, Conditional Access and device posture enforcement, endpoint security (Defender, EDR/XDR integration)
• Ensure EUC platforms comply with enterprise security, regulatory, and data protection policies.
• Drive integration with IAM platforms (Azure AD / Entra ID, MFA, SSO).

• Architect application delivery models including native install, virtualized apps, and cloud-based SaaS delivery
• Optimize application performance and user experience across physical and virtual environments.
• Lead self-service enablement via modern catalogs and automation.

• Define EUC operating model, governance frameworks, and service standards.
• Establish KPIs for device health, user experience, patch compliance, service performance.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and cost optimization across EUC services.

• Partner with Infrastructure, Security, Service Desk, and Business units to align EUC strategy with organizational goals.
• Translate technical architecture into business value and measurable outcomes.
• Mentor engineers and lead design reviews, technical standards, and best practices.
• Communicate risks, dependencies, and roadmap progress to leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in End User Computing, Workplace Engineering, or Infrastructure Architecture
• Strong expertise in endpoint management (Intune, SCCM, Jamf), VDI/DaaS platforms (Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix, VMware Horizon), identity integration (Azure AD / Entra ID)
• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale EUC transformation programs
• Deep understanding of modern device management and co-management models, OS lifecycle management, patching, and compliance, digital workplace and user experience optimization
• Strong architectural, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to connect technology decisions to business outcomes

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