Principal, Software Development Engineer

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $206,400 usd - $309,600 usd; bonus/equity: m...
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Ai-native engineering and innovation
Distributed systems experience
Ai/ml analytics in 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 software engineering, particularly in distributed systems, and will play a key role in bridging AI strategies with robust software 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.
  • As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most.

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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 software engineering, particularly in distributed systems, and will play a key role in bridging AI strategies with robust software execution. **

Salary

Base: $206,400 USD - $309,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for bonus plan or commission/bonus, annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI-native engineering and innovation
  • distributed systems experience
  • AI/ML analytics in production
  • Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
  • 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
  • Deep experience in large-scale platform architecture
  • Strong technical background in IaaS, PaaS
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

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