Workday is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the development of AI-native infrastructure tools and automation frameworks in a fully remote role. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in distributed systems and AI/ML analytics, and will thrive in a collaborative, innovative culture
Job Summary
Lead the creation of frameworks that utilize AI and ML-driven telemetry to automate infrastructure.
Champion an "API-first" approach and guide cross-functional teams in adopting modern software patterns like IaC, microservices, and use of MCP.
Grow the technical bar by mentoring experienced staff and other principal engineers.
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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 fully remote role. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in distributed systems and AI/ML analytics, and will thrive in a collaborative, innovative culture.
Salary
Base: $206,400 USD - $309,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus, annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
AI-native infrastructure
distributed systems
AI/ML analytics in production
IaaS, PaaS, IaC
container orchestration
API-first approach
Nice-to-have
sun-drenched optimism and drive
courageous collaborators
people manager experience
positive attitude through uncertainty
Key Requirements
Extensive professional software engineering experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Deep experience in large-scale platform architecture