Authentication Software Engineering Manager

Workday

Hybrid (50% in-office time each quarter)
3+ years leading engineering teams
5+ years in mfa and sso systems
Expert knowledge of oauth 2.0 and oidc
Workday is seeking an Authentication Software Engineering Manager to lead its Authentication Security team, focusing on secure and scalable identity solutions. The role requires a combination of technical expertise in authentication systems and leadership skills to mentor engineers and drive strategic execution

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading a globally distributed team dedicated to solving complex challenges in the authentication and identity space.
  • You will provide technical direction on critical protocols like OAuth, OIDC, SAML, MFA, and passkey-based authentication while driving feature delivery.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least half of your time each quarter in the office or field with customers.

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Workday is seeking an Authentication Software Engineering Manager to lead its Authentication Security team, focusing on secure and scalable identity solutions. The role requires a combination of technical expertise in authentication systems and leadership skills to mentor engineers and drive strategic execution.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3+ years leading engineering teams
  • 5+ years in MFA and SSO systems
  • Expert knowledge of OAuth 2.0 and OIDC
  • Deep expertise in SAML and WebAuthn
  • Expert in Scrum agile processes

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Scala programming language
  • Passion for people management and coaching
  • Focus on continuous innovation and reliability
  • Strong background in software security
  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field
  • 3+ years leadership experience
  • 5+ years IAM domain experience

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