Principle Desktop Engineering Architect

Job description

Overview: A Principle Desktop Engineering Architect is a senior-level technical expert and leader responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing complex endpoint engineering solutions across both Windows and macOS environments. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, leads advanced enterprise desktop initiatives, and influences technical strategy across endpoint platforms, management tools, security controls, user experience, and operational support teams. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture Design and develop advanced endpoint engineering solutions across Windows and macOS platforms Define architecture, standards, configuration baselines, and engineering patterns for enterprise desktop environments Evaluate and introduce new technologies that improve endpoint security, manageability, automation, performance, and user experience Lead platform strategy for Windows desktop engineering, macOS desktop engineering, device lifecycle management, endpoint configuration, and software delivery Ensure solutions meet enterprise performance, security, compliance, resiliency, and operational support standards Execution & Delivery Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale Windows and Mac desktop engineering initiatives Translate business, security, compliance, and operational requirements into scalable endpoint solutions Oversee testing, validation, deployment readiness, performance optimization, and production rollout activities Support modern endpoint management capabilities, including policy enforcement, patching, application deployment, configuration management, and device compliance Ensure quality, reliability, scalability, and supportability across both physical and virtual desktop environments Stakeholder Engagement Partner with engineering, infrastructure, security, and business teams Act as a primary technical advisor to leadership Communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders Leadership & Mentoring Provide guidance and oversight to engineers Mentor junior and mid-level engineers Drive engineering best practices Governance & Compliance Ensure adherence to enterprise standards and audit controls Support remediation of audit findings Maintain documentation and technical standards Education and Experience Required: Combined minimum of 10 years’ higher education and/or experience in systems design, management, and/or architecture Windows experience should include enterprise desktop architecture, Windows OS deployment and lifecycle management, Group Policy or modern policy management, patching, software distribution, endpoint security controls, and advanced troubleshooting. Mac experience should include macOS platform engineering, Apple device management, configuration profiles, application packaging and deployment, OS Deep technical expertise in enterprise desktop engineering with demonstrated experience across both Windows and macOS platforms. Required capabilities include: Advanced problem-solving, endpoint architecture, operating system lifecycle management, device configuration, patching, application delivery, automation, troubleshooting, security hardening, compliance alignment, stakeholder communication, and the ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives. Experience with endpoint management platforms, enterprise software deployment, identity and access integrations, vulnerability remediation, scripting or automation, and operational governance is strongly preferred. Substantial hands-on and strategic experience supporting enterprise Windows desktop environments and meaningful experience engineering, managing, or integrating macOS platforms in a corporate environment We support our team members with generous benefits. Competitive compensation Health, welfare, and retirement benefits 401(k) match at 5% Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements Banking Officers start with 25 days PTO plus 12 paid holidays 40 hours paid volunteer hours per year Much more. For details, see: M&T Benefits Overview M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $139,700.00 - $232,900.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. Location Buffalo, New York, United States of America