Principal Software Engineer

Workday

Toronto, ON, Canada
Base: $168,000 - $252,000 cad; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
Python and go programming proficiency
Kubernetes cluster management experience
Terraform infrastructure as code expertise
This role involves leading the design of high-throughput microservices that serve as the backbone for Workday's ML ecosystem

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading the design of high-throughput microservices that serve as the backbone for Workday's ML ecosystem.
  • The team focuses on building predictive products using modern MLOps and CloudOps stacks to transform user experiences across HR and Talent portfolios.
  • Candidates will work in a culture rooted in integrity and empathy, supported by a flexible work model requiring at least 50% time in-office or field.

Matching Summary

This role involves leading the design of high-throughput microservices that serve as the backbone for Workday's ML ecosystem.

Salary

Base: $168,000 - $252,000 CAD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python and Go programming proficiency
  • Kubernetes cluster management experience
  • Terraform Infrastructure as Code expertise
  • Distributed system architecture design
  • AWS and GCP cloud platform knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with LangChain and LangSmith
  • Agentic AI and LLM application concepts
  • Mentoring and technical leadership skills
  • Background in large-scale data lakes
  • Observability framework development

Key Requirements

  • 6+ years of validated industry software engineering experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
  • Production experience running Kubernetes clusters
  • Proven leadership or mentoring experience

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