MacOS Endpoint Systems Engineer — MDM Platform Lead

Anthropic Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 285,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthropic Limited in New York, NY is seeking an experienced Endpoint Platform Engineer to own the MDM infrastructure end-to-end. You will manage configuration, patching, and telemetry across macOS and Linux, building automation to reduce manual work while partnering with Security and Dev teams to balance controls with productivity.

You'll define the endpoint roadmap, shape architecture decisions, and ensure compliance with our security standards as models evolve.

Qualifications

• 8+ years building secure IT systems in complex environments.
• Experience managing endpoint fleets of thousands of macOS devices.
• Endpoint configuration is code that is version controlled and peer reviewed.
• Deep knowledge of macOS internals (launchd, TCC, system extensions).
• Proficiency in Python and shell scripting.
• Ability to write design docs and runbooks for team review.

Responsibilities

• Own endpoint configuration as code across macOS and mobile, with canary stages and rollbacks.
• Operate the MDM platform as a production service (IaC, observability, upgrades, incident response).
• Build patch management automation with fast enforcement timelines and good user experience.
• Design zero-touch provisioning for day-one productivity.
• Support Linux alongside the Mac fleet.
• Turn fleet telemetry into policy, dashboards, and drift warnings; use automation to reduce manual ops.
• Partner with Corporate Security on endpoint hardening and compliance controls.
• Take shifts on the team's rotation for escalations and depth on endpoint issues.

Skills

Secure IT systems

MDM expertise

Endpoint as code

macOS internals

Python scripting

Shell scripting

Design docs

Runbooks

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Munki

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Job description

Anthropic Limited in New York, NY is seeking an experienced Endpoint Platform Engineer to own the MDM infrastructure end-to-end. You will manage configuration, patching, and telemetry across macOS and Linux, building automation to reduce manual work while partnering with Security and Dev teams to balance controls with productivity.

You'll define the endpoint roadmap, shape architecture decisions, and ensure compliance with our security standards as models evolve.