Principal Endpoint Engineer

Job description

Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & ArchitectureDesign 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 & DeliveryLead 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 EngagementPartner with engineering, infrastructure, security, and business teams

Act as a primary technical advisor to leadership

Communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Leadership & MentoringProvide guidance and oversight to engineers

Mentor junior and mid-level engineers

Drive engineering best practices

Governance & ComplianceEnsure 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 compensationHealth, welfare, and retirement benefits401(k) match at 5%Work-life balance and flexible work arrangementsBanking Officers start with 25 days PTO plus 12 paid holidays40 hours paid volunteer hours per yearMuch more. For details, see: M&T Benefits Overview (https://www3.mtb.com/content/dam/mtb-web/mtb-migration/pdfs/health-care-benefits-overview.pdf)#LI-JB3

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.

LocationBuffalo, New York, United States of America

M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.