Senior Mac Engineer

Senior Mac Engineer Full-time Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below Business Function: Technical Network & Systems Work Location: Irvine Office--LOC_WDT_USCA01 Company Description At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mac Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise Apple device management solutions. This role will be a part of a team within a fast-paced, dynamic environment, focused on the architecture and lifecycle management of macOS, iOS, and iPadOS devices using modern MDM platforms, including Jamf and Microsoft Intune.

Design and implement scalable Apple device management solutions using Jamf Pro and Microsoft Intune Architect zero-touch deployment workflows leveraging Apple Business Manager (ABM) and Automated Device Enrollment (ADE) Manage the full lifecycle of macOS and iOS devices (provisioning, configuration, patching, compliance, and decommissioning) Develop and maintain configuration profiles, policies, and scripts (Bash, Zsh, or Python) Integrate Apple devices into enterprise identity platforms (Azure AD / Entra ID) Implement and enforce security baselines aligned with CIS benchmarks and organizational standards Manage OS upgrade strategies and application deployment (PKG, DMG, VPP apps) Troubleshoot complex endpoint, authentication, and MDM issues across macOS/iOS environments Collaborate with security, networking, and infrastructure teams to ensure compliance and performance Automate workflows and reporting using APIs and scripting Provide Tier 3 escalation support and mentor junior engineers Partner with Global Service Desk to operationalize Apple support at scale Create structured troubleshooting workflows for common macOS/iOS issues Create and maintain end-user documentation for Apple devices Qualifications Required Qualifications 5–8+ years of experience managing Apple devices in an enterprise environment Jamf certifications (Jamf 300/400) Deep expertise with Jamf Pro for macOS/iOS/tvOS Strong experience with Microsoft Intune (Endpoint Manager) for macOS/iOS Hands-on experience with Apple Business Manager (ABM) Strong scripting skills (Bash, Zsh, or Python) Experience with macOS internals, security frameworks, and system architecture Knowledge of identity integration (Azure AD / Entra ID, SSO, Conditional Access) Experience with device compliance, encryption (FileVault), and security tooling Familiarity with networking fundamentals (VPN, Wi-Fi profiles, certificates) Additional Information Preferred Qualifications Experience with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) and Conditional Access policies Experience integrating with Entra or other IdPs Knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, CIS benchmarks) Background in user enablement, training, or technical writing Familiarity with tools like