Senior Client Platform Engineer, Windows
WFA Digital Insight
As remote work continues to redefine the modern workplace, demand for skilled engineers who can manage and secure corporate endpoints has surged. With a 25% increase in remote job listings for IT professionals in the last year, specialists with expertise in Windows endpoint management are in high demand. Dropbox, a pioneer in cloud storage, is seeking a Senior Client Platform Engineer to drive the development and operation of its Windows endpoint platform. Candidates should be well-versed in platform engineering, security, and compliance, with a keen eye for operational excellence. Before applying, it's essential to understand the evolving landscape of remote work and the critical role endpoint management plays in ensuring seamless and secure user experiences.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Client Platform Engineer position at Dropbox is a pivotal role that focuses on CorpFleet Engineering, specifically Windows endpoint platform development and operation. As a senior engineer, you will be responsible for shaping and operating Dropbox's Windows endpoint platform, driving high-impact work across endpoint management, platform reliability, security, and compliance-driven improvements. You will work closely with various teams, including CorpInfra, IAM, Security, Corp IT, and support teams, to define right-sized technical solutions, improve operational quality, and clarify long-term ownership boundaries.Day-to-day, you will own and advance CorpFleet's Windows endpoint platform, including policy, management, reliability, and operational quality. Your expertise in Windows endpoint management will be crucial in maintaining and improving management workflows, including Intune-related administration and device lifecycle processes. You will also drive security and compliance-related platform work, partnering with cross-functional teams to rollout planning, escalation paths, access dependencies, and ownership boundaries.
What You Will Do
- Own and advance CorpFleet's Windows endpoint platform, including policy, management, reliability, and operational quality
- Maintain and improve Windows endpoint management workflows, including Intune-related administration and device lifecycle processes
- Drive security and compliance-related platform work, including application controls, privileged-access-related workflows, secrets-handling patterns, and endpoint visibility
- Partner with CorpInfra, IAM, Security, Corp IT, and support teams on rollout planning, escalation paths, access dependencies, and ownership boundaries
- Improve operational scalability through automation, documentation, runbooks, and better platform management practices
- Lead cross-functional, multi-phase platform initiatives and make sound tradeoff decisions across reliability, security, employee experience, and team capacity
- Mentor teammates and raise the bar on technical judgment, documentation quality, and operational execution
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to define and implement platform roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, ensuring knowledge sharing and continuity within the team
What We Are Looking For
- 9+ years of experience in systems, platform, endpoint, or corporate engineering roles
- Strong expertise in Windows endpoint management, including Intune and device lifecycle processes
- Proficiency in security and compliance principles, including application controls and privileged-access-related workflows
- Experience with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell)
- Strong understanding of operational excellence principles and practices
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop creative solutions
Nice to Have
- Experience with cloud-based endpoint management solutions (e.g., Azure Active Directory)
- Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
- Familiarity with IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL)
- Certification in a relevant field (e.g., CompTIA Security+)
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers and contribute to the development of Dropbox's Windows endpoint platform
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Dropbox stock options
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs
- Generous paid time off and holiday policy
How to Stand Out
- Develop a strong understanding of Windows endpoint management, including Intune and device lifecycle processes, to stand out as a candidate.
- Showcase your experience with automation tools and scripting languages, such as PowerShell, to demonstrate your ability to improve operational scalability.
- Highlight your proficiency in security and compliance principles, including application controls and privileged-access-related workflows, to demonstrate your ability to drive security and compliance-related platform work.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with cross-functional teams and your ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
- Research Dropbox's company culture and values to understand how your skills and experience align with the organization's goals and objectives.
- Prepare examples of your problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex issues and develop creative solutions.
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