Principal, Software Development Engineer

jaxlabs.ch

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Primary location base pyy range: $206,400 usd - $3...
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Ai-native infrastructure tools
Distributed systems
Ai/ml analytics in production
** Workday is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the development of AI-native infrastructure tools and automation frameworks in a remote setting. The role requires a strong background in distributed systems and a strategic mindset to bridge AI initiatives with engineering execution. **

Job Summary

  • Lead the development of our internal suite of AI-native infrastructure tools and automation frameworks.
  • Evolve our infrastructure from "human-led" to "AI-led, human-governed," using your technical background to automate complex lifecycles and improve system resolution times.
  • Serve as a respected advisor with deep functional domain knowledge, influencing technology selections across the company.

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** Workday is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the development of AI-native infrastructure tools and automation frameworks in a remote setting. The role requires a strong background in distributed systems and a strategic mindset to bridge AI initiatives with engineering execution. **

Salary

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $206,400 USD - $309,600 USD; Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $173,300 USD - $309,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • courageous collaborators
  • people manager experience
  • bold ideas and genuine care

Key Requirements

  • Extensive professional software engineering experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Deep experience in large-scale platform architecture
  • Strong technical background in IaaS, PaaS

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