Manager, Desktop Engineering

Goodwin

Manager of Desktop Engineering overseeing delivery and improvement of desktop platforms. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience while maintaining operational stability.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeSilicon Valley • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

MacOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the day-to-day delivery and evolution of assigned end user computing platforms, including: Windows and macOS endpoints, Virtual desktop platforms (e.g., Windows 365), Application deployment, patching, and lifecycle management, Endpoint configuration and management standards
Partner with Information Security to implement and sustain: Endpoint security baselines, Device compliance and access controls, Hardening standards and remediation actions
Execute desktop engineering initiatives such as OS upgrades, security enhancements, platform changes, and new technology rollouts
Communicate platform changes, timelines, risks, and dependencies clearly to impacted stakeholders
Stay current on AI tool capabilities and feature changes to guide safe, effective, and timely implementation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience with enterprise end user computing and desktop engineering platforms
Strong troubleshooting skills for complex desktop, application, and deployment issues
Ability to own complex technical areas and deliver outcomes
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
Seven or more years of experience in desktop engineering, endpoint management, or end user computing roles in an enterprise environment
Experience supporting OS upgrades, security initiatives, and platform modernization efforts
Prior responsibility for platform or service ownership strongly preferred
Relevant technical certifications preferred but not required
Solid understanding of endpoint security, compliance, and risk considerations
Organized and execution-focused, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and priorities
Project management skills and experience coordinating technical workstreams a plus
Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical partners

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement & Savings Plan
Emergency back-up child and adult care
Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Employee recognition and reward programs
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Employee discounts and perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

Windows endpointsmacOS endpointsVirtual desktop platformsApplication deploymentPatchingLifecycle managementEndpoint configurationOS upgradesSecurity enhancementsDesktop engineering

Soft Skills

TroubleshootingOwnershipOrganizational skillsExecution-focusedProject managementClear communicationStakeholder managementAbility to manage multiple tasksRisk managementCollaboration