Director, Client Platform Engineering

What you'll do

• Set global hardware, operating system, and endpoint management strategy; oversee fleet lifecycle and security.
• Lead endpoint engineers and partner with Information Security on security baselines, zero-trust controls, patching, and vulnerability remediation.
• Optimize endpoint platforms and use AI and automation for device provisioning, compliance, and support ticket resolution.

What they ask for

• 10+ years of enterprise IT leadership, including at least 4+ years leading global teams in client platform engineering, endpoint management, or desktop infrastructure.
• 4+ years managing diverse fleets at scale (25,000+ endpoints across macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android).
• 5+ years with enterprise MDM/UEM platforms, specifically Jamf Pro and Microsoft Intune.
• Track record partnering with Security teams on OS/application patching SLAs, EDR deployments, and compliance reporting.

Nice to have

• Experience managing multi-million-dollar IT software budgets and complex enterprise vendor negotiations.
• Expertise in zero-touch deployment models and identity integrations; familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks and EDR platforms.

Pay

USD 198,700 - USD 298,100 annualized base salary (Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton); $ USD - $298,100 USD annualized base salary (Additional US Location(s))

Tools

Jamf Pro, Microsoft Intune, Apple Business Manager, Autopilot, Okta, Entra ID, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne

AI focus

Use AI and automated workflows for device onboarding/offboarding, configuration enforcement, intelligent endpoint ticket deflection, and operational automation; AI domain fluency includes capabilities, limitations, governance, and responsible enterprise use.