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Principal Engineer, Digital Workplace Technology Remote

ApTask Global Workforce

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Compensation
$180–210K/yr
Location
Remote · US
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

ApTask Global Workforce is seeking a Principal Engineer to define and deliver a next-generation digital workplace platform for a leading media and entertainment company. The role spans enterprise collaboration, endpoint engineering, and AI platform engineering, with a focus on transforming workplace technology into an AI-first productivity platform. This senior technical leader will guide architecture, modernization, governance, reliability, and engineering teams.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft 365TeamsSharePointExchangeOneDriveEndpoint EngineeringIntuneJAMFSCCMCloud PlatformsAzureAI/MLEnterprise AI EngineeringMicrosoft 365 CopilotCopilot StudioPower PlatformMLOpsDevOpsPlatform EngineeringEnterprise Platform TransformationsArchitectural SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunicationStakeholder ManagementBusiness AcuityMarket TrendsManaging Multiple ProjectsThriving in Ambiguity

Qualifications

12+ Years Enterprise Engineering ExperienceMedia or Entertainment ExperienceLarge Global Enterprise Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Principal Engineer, Digital Workplace Technology for a Remote position with a Leading Media and Entertainment Company. This is a direct hire opportunity. The Principal Engineer for Digital Workplace Technology is a senior technical leader responsible for defining and delivering the next-generation digital workplace platform. This role spans enterprise collaboration, endpoint engineering, and AI platform engineering, including Microsoft 365, Copilot, Power Platform, and enterprise AI solutions. This position plays a critical role in transforming the digital workplace into an AI-first productivity platform that powers employee communication, engagement, and innovation. Responsibilities: * Define and lead the technical vision, roadmap, and standards for the digital workplace platforms across collaboration, endpoints, and AI * Own the end-to-end architecture for Workplace Technology Engineering, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance requirements * Serve as a technical authority for complex system design, scalability, and long-term platform evolution * Lead design and engineering of enterprise workplace services, including Microsoft 365, Identity & security (Entra ID, Purview, Defender), and endpoint engineering (Intune, JAMF, SCCM) * Architect and deliver enterprise AI capabilities, including Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and low-code automation solutions * Lead the engineering of agentic AI solutions, automation workflows, and knowledge systems that enhance employee productivity * Establish standards for AI governance, security, data protection, privacy, and responsible use * Apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles across workplace platforms to drive reliability, resilience, and operational excellence * Act as a senior technical leader and mentor across engineering teams, leading architecture reviews and technical decision-making * Drive modernization initiatives across workplace platforms, including cloud migration, endpoint transformation, and AI adoption Requirements: * 12+ years of experience in enterprise engineering, platform engineering, or workplace technology * Deep expertise in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, OneDrive) * Deep expertise in endpoint engineering and device management platforms (Intune, JAMF, SCCM) * Deep expertise in cloud platforms (Azure preferred) * Strong experience in AI/ML or enterprise AI engineering, including Copilot or similar platforms * Experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Power Platform * Knowledge of MLOps, DevOps, and platform engineering best practices * Experience in media, entertainment, or large global enterprise environments * Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise platform transformations * Strong architectural, analytical, and problem-solving skills * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * Strong business acuity, including understanding and practical application of relevant market/industry trends * Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment and to manage multiple simultaneous projects Pay range: from $180,000 - $210,000 per year (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)Benefits: This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program ex

How this job compares

Set against the 2,268 open Principal Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$180–210K/yr
  • New York median$147–236K/yr66 salary ranges
  • US median$139–250K/yr1,924 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $195K, is close to the New York median midpoint ($191K) — in the middle half of Principal Engineer salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 84 open Principal Engineer jobs in New York and 2,268 across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 12 years of experience — more than three in four Principal Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 8 years, across 1,854 postings).
Education
1,100 of the 2,268 open Principal Engineer jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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