Senior Endpoint Engineer - Azure Virtual Desktop

Altera; California (MO); On-site; USD 133,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera is seeking a Senior Endpoint Engineer to design, deploy, and operate Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure for secure, scalable remote access to engineering and contingent users in San Jose, CA.

You will manage AVD host pools, image lifecycles, and profile containers, while integrating with Azure security and management tools. The role emphasizes GPU-enabled sessions for EDA workloads and close collaboration with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience deploying and managing Azure Virtual Desktop environments.
• Strong knowledge of FSLogix profile management and Office container configuration.
• Experience with AVD image management using Azure Image Builder or custom pipelines.
• Proficiency with Azure networking concepts including private endpoints and VNets.
• Knowledge of AVD security controls including Conditional Access and host hardening.
• Scripting in PowerShell and familiarity with Azure CLI or Terraform for automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AVD host pools, session desktops, and RemoteApp environments.
• Manage AVD image lifecycle, master and golden images, and application layering.
• Configure FSLogix profiles, Office containers, and user profile management.
• Implement AVD scaling plans, auto-scaling, and cost optimization.
• Integrate AVD with Intune, Azure AD, Defender for Endpoint, and security controls.
• Monitor performance, user experience, and resolve session/connectivity issues.
• Collaborate with EDA and engineering teams to optimize VDI for design workloads.
• Maintain AVD documentation, runbooks, and image management procedures.

Skills

Azure Virtual Desktop expertise

PowerShell scripting

Azure CLI

Terraform

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Cloud Computing, or related field

Tools

FSLogix

Office containers

Azure Image Builder

Custom image pipelines

Job description

Job Description:

Altera is seeking a Senior Endpoint Engineer specializing in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) to design, deploy, and operate the company’s virtual desktop infrastructure. This role enables secure and scalable remote access for engineering, corporate, and contingent workforce users, including GPU-enabled sessions for EDA and design workloads.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure Virtual Desktop host pools, session desktops, and RemoteApp environments
• Manage AVD image lifecycle including master image creation, golden image updates, and application layering
• Configure FSLogix profile containers, Office containers, and user profile management strategies
• Implement AVD scaling plans, auto-scaling policies, and cost optimization configurations.
• Integrate AVD with Intune, Azure AD, Defender for Endpoint, and enterprise security controls
• Monitor AVD performance, user experience metrics, and resolve session and connectivity issues
• Collaborate with EDA and engineering teams to deliver optimized virtual desktop environments for design workloads
• Maintain AVD documentation, runbooks, and image management procedures

The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

$133.2K - $192.8K USD

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.

Qualifications:

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience deploying and managing Azure Virtual Desktop environments
• Strong knowledge of FSLogix profile management and Office container configuration
• Experience with AVD image management using Azure Image Builder or custom image pipelines
• Proficiency with Azure networking concepts including private endpoints, VNets, and ExpressRoute
• Knowledge of AVD security controls including Conditional Access and session host hardening
• Scripting skills in PowerShell and familiarity with Azure CLI or Terraform for AVD automation

Preferred Skill s

• Experience delivering GPU-enabled AVD sessions for EDA or compute-intensive applications
• Familiarity with Citrix DaaS, VMware Horizon, or Amazon WorkSpaces as alternative VDI platforms
• Knowledge of Nerdio or equivalent AVD management platforms
• Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Cloud Computing, or a related field

Job Type:

Regular

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

San Jose, California, United States

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.