Principal Software Development Engineer

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $206,400 - $309,600 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
12+ years building large-scale distributed systems
10+ years public cloud experience aws gcp
8+ years kubernetes and cncf ecosystem expertise
The role involves shaping the technical direction and long-term architecture of Workday's multi-cloud platform as part of the architectural backbone

Job Summary

  • The role involves shaping the technical direction and long-term architecture of Workday's multi-cloud platform as part of the architectural backbone.
  • Candidates will lead the design of resilient distributed systems that support mission-critical workloads with strong performance guarantees.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least half of the time each quarter to be spent in-office or with customers.

Matching Summary

The role involves shaping the technical direction and long-term architecture of Workday's multi-cloud platform as part of the architectural backbone.

Salary

Base: $206,400 - $309,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including flexible work options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years building large-scale distributed systems
  • 10+ years public cloud experience AWS GCP
  • 8+ years Kubernetes and CNCF ecosystem expertise
  • 5+ years Go development experience
  • Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure networking

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Python Ruby or Linux scripting
  • Strong background in CI/CD and automation
  • Ability to influence without direct authority
  • Proven track record in cost optimization
  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years experience in distributed systems
  • 10+ years public cloud platform experience
  • 8+ years production grade Kubernetes expertise
  • 5+ years Go programming language proficiency
  • Experience leading cross-organizational initiatives

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