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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days AlphaSense's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of AlphaSense's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at AlphaSense
- high 226 stale, 7 reposted of 230 open
- Hiring momentum
- 328 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from AlphaSense's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for AlphaSense.
About this role
In this role, you will lead the newly established Desktop Software Engineering function at AlphaSense, focusing on the reliability of desktop applications across managed endpoints. Your responsibilities include managing a team of engineers, ensuring quality diagnostics, and collaborating with product engineering to address client-side issues. You will also drive the development of processes for issue resolution and maintain alignment with security and IT initiatives.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of AlphaSense as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of experience in endpoint engineering, desktop platform engineering, or a related technical discipline
- At least 2 years in a people management or formal tech lead role
- Hands-on background with macOS and/or Windows at a systems/configuration level
- Demonstrated experience with one or more enterprise MDM platforms: Kandji/Iru, Jamf Pro, or Microsoft Intune
- Experience managing or closely partnering with product engineering teams on client-side issues
- Proven ability to build and run a technical function: defining process, establishing standards, and driving accountability
Nice to have
- Experience with Kandji/Iru specifically, including Blueprint architecture and enforcement scripting
- Familiarity with Electron-based desktop applications
- Experience with CrowdStrike Falcon, Cloudflare Zero Trust / WARP, or Okta
- Background in a SaaS product company
- Familiarity with Qualys VMDR or similar vulnerability management tooling
What you get
- Base Compensation Range: $110,000 — $150,000 USD
- Performance-based bonus
- Equity
- Generous benefits program
Worth weighing
- This role is not a traditional IT management position; it requires a strong technical background and leadership skills.
- The position involves building a new function from the ground up, which may come with challenges.
- No specific details on the company's culture or team dynamics are provided, which could be important for fit.
- The job requires a balance of technical expertise and managerial skills, which may not suit everyone.
Summarised from AlphaSense's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by AlphaSense on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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