Senior Manager - Authentication

Workday

Hybrid (at least 50% of time each quarter in-office)
5+ years leading engineering teams
8+ years in mfa and sso systems
Expert knowledge of oauth 2.0 and oidc
Workday is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for its Authentication Security team, focusing on leading engineers in building secure and scalable authentication services. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in authentication technologies and strong people management skills

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading a globally distributed team responsible for the critical front door services that protect user trust and safety.
  • Candidates must provide technical direction on complex identity protocols while mentoring engineers through their career growth and development.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least half of the time spent in-office or with customers each quarter.

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Workday is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for its Authentication Security team, focusing on leading engineers in building secure and scalable authentication services. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in authentication technologies and strong people management skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years leading engineering teams
  • 8+ years in MFA and SSO systems
  • Expert knowledge of OAuth 2.0 and OIDC
  • Deep expertise in SAML and WebAuthn
  • Passion for people management and coaching

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Scala programming language
  • Strong background in software security
  • Focus on continuous innovation and reliability
  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field
  • 5+ years leadership experience
  • 8+ years IAM domain experience

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