Authentication Software Engineering Manager

Workday

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3+ years leading engineering teams
5+ years in mfa, sso, and iam
Expert knowledge of oauth 2.0 and oidc
** Workday is seeking an Authentication Software Engineering Manager to lead its Authentication Security team, responsible for secure and seamless user access for millions. The role requires a blend of technical expertise in authentication systems and strong leadership skills to mentor engineers and drive feature delivery. **

Job Summary

  • This role is critical for leading the Authentication Security team at Workday, a Fortune 500 company shaping the future of work.
  • The successful candidate will drive technical strategy for secure, scalable access services while mentoring engineers through their career growth.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least 50% time in-office or field per quarter to deepen team connections.

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** Workday is seeking an Authentication Software Engineering Manager to lead its Authentication Security team, responsible for secure and seamless user access for millions. The role requires a blend of technical expertise in authentication systems and strong leadership skills to mentor engineers and drive feature delivery. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3+ years leading engineering teams
  • 5+ years in MFA, SSO, and IAM
  • Expert knowledge of OAuth 2.0 and OIDC
  • Deep expertise in SAML and WebAuthn
  • Passkey-based authentication experience
  • Agile Scrum proficiency with Jira

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Scala programming
  • Strong background in software security
  • Passion for people management and coaching
  • Track record of delivering high-quality products
  • Focus on continuous innovation and reliability

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent
  • 3+ years leadership experience in manager or tech lead capacity
  • 5+ years building and managing IAM systems
  • Expertise in running agile teams using Scrum

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