Principal Software Development Engineer

Workday Inc

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $206,400 - $309,600 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Flexible work (50% in-office/remote)
12+ years building large-scale distributed systems
10+ years public cloud platform experience aws gcp
8+ years production grade kubernetes expertise
Workday Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the architecture and design of their multi-cloud platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in distributed systems and cloud infrastructure, alongside strong leadership skills to drive cross-organizational initiatives

Job Summary

  • This role leads the architecture and evolution of Workday's multi-cloud platform ensuring security, scalability, and high availability across AWS and GCP.
  • The successful candidate will design resilient distributed systems that support mission-critical workloads while driving cross-organizational technical strategy.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least half of the time spent in-office or with customers, combined with competitive compensation and benefits.

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Workday Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the architecture and design of their multi-cloud platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in distributed systems and cloud infrastructure, alongside strong leadership skills to drive cross-organizational initiatives.

Salary

Base: $206,400 - $309,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including flexible work options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years building large-scale distributed systems
  • 10+ years public cloud platform experience AWS GCP
  • 8+ years production grade Kubernetes expertise
  • 5+ years development experience in Go programming
  • Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure networking

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Python Ruby or Linux automation
  • Strong background in CI/CD and platform engineering
  • Ability to influence technical direction without authority
  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators culture
  • Sun-drenched optimism and drive for innovation

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years experience in distributed systems
  • 10+ years public cloud experience
  • 8+ years Kubernetes production expertise
  • 5+ years Go development experience
  • 5+ years Python Ruby or scripting experience

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