Principal, Software Development Engineer

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $206,400 usd - $309,600 usd; bonus/equity: e...
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Ai-native infrastructure
Distributed systems
Ai/ml analytics production
** Workday is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the development of AI-native infrastructure tools. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in distributed systems, AI/ML analytics, and a strong technical background in various infrastructure technologies. The role offers a remote work environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation within a supportive company culture. **

Job Summary

  • Lead the creation of frameworks that utilize AI and ML-driven telemetry to automate infrastructure.
  • Your mission is to evolve our infrastructure from "human-led" to "AI-led, human-governed," using your technical background to automate complex lifecycles and improve system resolution times.
  • Grow the technical bar by mentoring experienced staff and other principal engineers.

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** Workday is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the development of AI-native infrastructure tools. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in distributed systems, AI/ML analytics, and a strong technical background in various infrastructure technologies. The role offers a remote work environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation within a supportive company culture. **

Salary

Base: $206,400 USD - $309,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus, annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI-native infrastructure
  • distributed systems
  • AI/ML analytics production
  • Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
  • container orchestration
  • API-first approach

Nice-to-have

  • sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • courageous collaborators
  • empathy and shared enthusiasm
  • people manager experience

Key Requirements

  • Extensive professional software engineering experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  • Strong technical background in IaaS, PaaS

Work Rights

Not specified

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