Principal, Software Development Engineer

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $206,400 usd - $309,600 usd; bonus/equity: m...
Fully remote
Ai-native engineering
Distributed systems
Large-scale platform architecture
Lead the development of internal suite of AI-native infrastructure tools and automation frameworks

Job Summary

  • Lead the development of internal suite of AI-native infrastructure tools and automation frameworks.
  • Evolve our infrastructure from "human-led" to "AI-led, human-governed," using technical background to automate complex lifecycles and improve system resolution times.
  • As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most.

Matching Summary

Lead the development of internal suite of AI-native infrastructure tools and automation frameworks.

Salary

Base: $206,400 USD - $309,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus, annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI-native engineering
  • distributed systems
  • large-scale platform architecture
  • Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
  • container orchestration
  • API-first approach

Nice-to-have

  • sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • courageous collaborators
  • people manager experience
  • bold ideas and genuine care

Key Requirements

  • Extensive professional software engineering experience
  • Implementing AI/ML analytics in production
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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