Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering

Embeda

McLean, VA, US
Base: $193,200 - $289,800 usd (primary location); ...
Fully remote
Kubernetes platform management
Infrastructure automation with terraform
Ci/cd pipeline development with argo cd
You will lead a team responsible for building, scaling, observing, and maintaining a Kubernetes-based platform enabling rapid and reliable product delivery

Job Summary

  • You will lead a team responsible for building, scaling, observing, and maintaining a Kubernetes-based platform enabling rapid and reliable product delivery.
  • This role requires a strong technical background, passion for automation, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple locations and time zones.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person and remote work, comprehensive benefits, and a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm.

Matching Summary

You will lead a team responsible for building, scaling, observing, and maintaining a Kubernetes-based platform enabling rapid and reliable product delivery.

Salary

Base: $193,200 - $289,800 USD (Primary location); Base: $174,800 - $314,400 USD (Additional US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Kubernetes platform management
  • Infrastructure automation with Terraform
  • CI/CD pipeline development with Argo CD
  • Cloud infrastructure engineering
  • Team leadership and mentoring
  • Security and compliance implementation
  • Cross-location collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Growth mindset and business leadership
  • Experience with AWS production environments
  • Programming proficiency in C#, Python, Ruby, Rust, or Go
  • Experience with security auditing frameworks
  • Work experience in air gapped cloud regions
  • Promoting diverse and inclusive work environments

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years managing engineering teams
  • Minimum 5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required for federal contracts
  • Preferred active TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance

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