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 cncf ecosystem expertise
This role involves shaping the technical direction and long-term architecture of Workday's multi-cloud platform as part of the architectural backbone

Job Summary

  • This role involves shaping the technical direction and long-term architecture of Workday's multi-cloud platform as part of the architectural backbone.
  • The team engineers the abstraction layer allowing one of the world's largest enterprise SaaS platforms to operate seamlessly across AWS and GCP.
  • Candidates will drive cross-organizational initiatives to improve reliability, scalability, performance, and operational excellence while mentoring senior engineers.

Matching Summary

This 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 described on company site

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years building large-scale distributed systems
  • 10+ years public cloud experience AWS GCP
  • 8+ years Kubernetes CNCF ecosystem expertise
  • 5+ years Go programming language development
  • Cross-organizational technical strategy leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Python Ruby Linux automation
  • Deep understanding of cloud networking storage
  • Strong background in CI/CD and platform engineering
  • Ability to influence without direct authority
  • Culture of engineering excellence and mentorship

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years experience in distributed systems
  • 10+ years public cloud platform experience
  • 8+ years production grade Kubernetes expertise
  • 5+ years Go development experience
  • Proven track record in scalable system design

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