Principal Software Development Engineer

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $206,400 - $309,600 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid (at least 50% of time in office per quarter)
12+ years building large-scale distributed systems
10+ years public cloud platform experience aws gcp
8+ years kubernetes and cncf ecosystem expertise
Workday is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the architecture and design of its multi-cloud platform. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in large-scale distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and a collaborative mindset that aligns with Workday's culture of integrity and innovation

Job Summary

  • This role involves shaping the technical direction and long-term architecture of Workday's multi-cloud platform as part of the architectural backbone.
  • The team engineers the abstraction layer allowing one of the world's largest enterprise SaaS platforms to operate seamlessly across AWS and GCP.
  • Candidates will lead cross-organizational initiatives to improve reliability, scalability, and operational excellence while mentoring senior engineers.

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Workday is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the architecture and design of its multi-cloud platform. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in large-scale distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and a collaborative mindset that aligns with Workday's culture of integrity and innovation.

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 Kubernetes and CNCF ecosystem expertise
  • 5+ years Go programming language development
  • 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
  • Sun-drenched optimism and drive

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years experience in distributed systems
  • 10+ years public cloud experience at scale
  • 8+ years production grade Kubernetes expertise
  • 5+ years Go development experience
  • Proven track record designing resilient systems

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