Authentication Software Engineering Manager

Workday Inc

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3+ years leading engineering teams
5+ years in iam and authentication systems
Expert knowledge of oauth 2.0 and oidc
** Workday Inc. is seeking an Authentication Software Engineering Manager to lead its Authentication Security team. The role combines technical leadership with people management responsibilities, focusing on delivering secure and reliable authentication services while fostering a high-performing engineering team. **

Job Summary

  • This role leads the Authentication Security team responsible for providing secure, scalable, and seamless access for millions of users.
  • The successful candidate will drive technical strategy in areas such as OAuth, OIDC, SAML, MFA, SSO, and passkey-based authentication.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least half of the time each quarter to be spent in-office or with customers.

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** Workday Inc. is seeking an Authentication Software Engineering Manager to lead its Authentication Security team. The role combines technical leadership with people management responsibilities, focusing on delivering secure and reliable authentication services while fostering a high-performing engineering team. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3+ years leading engineering teams
  • 5+ years in IAM and authentication systems
  • Expert knowledge of OAuth 2.0 and OIDC
  • Deep expertise in SAML and SSO protocols
  • Hands-on experience with MFA and WebAuthn
  • Proficiency in Agile Scrum methodologies

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with object-oriented programming
  • Strong background in Scala development
  • Passion for people management and coaching
  • Focus on continuous innovation and reliability
  • Track record of delivering high-quality software

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years leadership experience in manager or tech lead capacity
  • 5+ years building and managing IAM systems

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