This role shifts Workday from a consumer of technology to a shaper of technology by securing influence in upstream projects and representing Workday on governing boards
Job Summary
This role shifts Workday from a consumer of technology to a shaper of technology by securing influence in upstream projects and representing Workday on governing boards.
The Senior Principal Open Source Architect acts as an ambassador between external open source communities and internal product teams, translating community trends into product strategy.
Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person and remote work, with a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm.
Matching Summary
This role shifts Workday from a consumer of technology to a shaper of technology by securing influence in upstream projects and representing Workday on governing boards.
Salary
Base: $242,400 - $363,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonus plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Open source project leadership
Cloud-native technologies expertise
Developer advocacy and community engagement
Strategic technical communication
Enterprise SaaS architecture knowledge
Nice-to-have
Strong influencer relationships
Public speaking at global conferences
Content creation and thought leadership
Flexible hybrid work environment
Inclusive and collaborative culture
Key Requirements
10+ years software engineering or related experience
Maintainer or governance board member of tier-1 open source projects
Experience speaking at major global technical conferences
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Experience organizing community events or hackathons