Principal Desktop Engineer

T. Rowe Price
Washington DC
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 175,000 - 299,000 annuallyFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["People leadership","Technical execution","Root-cause analysis","Communication","Vendor evaluation"]

Lead and contribute to the design, build, and operation of enterprise desktop endpoint platforms across Windows and macOS. Own end-user computing strategy, engineering standards, platform health, and outcomes including endpoint security posture, OS lifecycle compliance, and VDI stability. Manage and mentor a distributed team (~20–25), drive automation and modernization (Intune/Autopilot, zero-touch provisioning), and serve as the top technical escalation for complex endpoint incidents and large-scale migrations.

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T. Rowe Price
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Principal Desktop Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead and contribute to the design, build, and operation of enterprise desktop endpoint platforms across Windows and macOS. Own end-user computing strategy, engineering standards, platform health, and outcomes including endpoint security posture, OS lifecycle compliance, and VDI stability. Manage and mentor a distributed team (~20–25), drive automation and modernization (Intune/Autopilot, zero-touch provisioning), and serve as the top technical escalation for complex endpoint incidents and large-scale migrations.
Location: Washington DC
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define and own the enterprise roadmap for end-user computing, including OS modernization and automation.
  • •Lead technical architecture and standards for Windows, macOS, VDI, and endpoint management platforms to ensure consistent security and compliance.
  • •Drive modernization initiatives such as Windows 11 upgrades, Intune/Autopilot adoption, and zero-touch provisioning/self-healing experiences.
  • •Serve as the highest-level escalation point for complex endpoint issues, guiding root-cause analysis and remediation.
  • •Lead, mentor, and develop a distributed team (~20–25) and oversee major desktop programs/projects across partner teams.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 175,000 - 299,000 annually
Perks:Annual BonusRetirementHybrid WorkPaid LeaveOnline TherapyFertility BenefitsAdoption Benefits

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science (or equivalent) with 10+ years in IT engineering and 5+ years in enterprise desktop/end-user computing roles, including leadership responsibilities.
  • •Deep, hands-on expertise with Windows and macOS in large enterprise environments (deployment, imaging, troubleshooting, lifecycle management).
  • •Expert-level experience with Microsoft SCCM/MECM and Microsoft Intune for software distribution, patching, compliance, and co-management.
  • •Strong understanding of VDI/virtual desktop technologies including Citrix, VMware Horizon, and Azure Virtual Desktop.
  • •Proven automation using PowerShell or Python (including zero-touch provisioning) plus desktop security and networking knowledge.
Experience:10+ yearsEnterprise ITDesktop engineeringEnd-user computingHybrid work
Education:Bachelor's in Information Technology, Computer Science
Skills:People leadershipTechnical executionRoot-cause analysisCommunicationVendor evaluation
Tech Stack:WindowsMacOSWindows 11Windows 10Microsoft SCCMMECMMicrosoft IntuneMicrosoft AutopilotZero-touch provisioningWindows 365 Cloud PCCitrixVMware HorizonAzure Virtual DesktopPowerShellPythonEDRVPNDNSDHCPLAN

Company Brief

T. Rowe Price
Global investment management firm offering mutual funds, retirement services, and advisory solutions for individual and institutional investors. Manages assets across equities, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies.
Industry: Asset Management
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Baltimore, United States
Founded: 1937
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