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Workday is seeking an Authentication Software Engineering Manager to lead their Authentication Security team, emphasizing both technical expertise and people management skills. The role involves driving strategic execution in authentication systems, mentoring engineers, and ensuring secure, scalable solutions for millions of users.
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Job Summary
This role involves leading a globally distributed team responsible for the critical front door services that protect user trust and safety.
The successful candidate will provide technical direction on identity protocols while mentoring engineers and driving feature delivery through agile processes.
Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least 50% time in-office or field per quarter to deepen connections and maintain community.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Workday is seeking an Authentication Software Engineering Manager to lead their Authentication Security team, emphasizing both technical expertise and people management skills. The role involves driving strategic execution in authentication systems, mentoring engineers, and ensuring secure, scalable solutions for millions of users.
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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
Strong background in software security
Nice-to-have
Experience with object-oriented programming in Scala
Passion for people management and coaching
Track record of fostering engineering excellence
Focus on continuous innovation and reliability
Ability to drive cross-functional partnerships
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent
3+ years leadership experience in manager or tech lead capacity
5+ years building and managing MFA, SSO, and IAM systems