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Workday is seeking an Authentication Software Engineering Manager to lead their Authentication Security team. The role requires a hands-on leader with expertise in authentication systems and a passion for mentoring engineers, while also driving strategic execution in a fully remote environment.
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Job Summary
This role involves leading the Authentication Security team as a cornerstone of user trust and safety at Workday.
The successful candidate will provide technical direction on critical protocols like OAuth, OIDC, SAML, and passkey-based authentication while mentoring engineers.
Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least 50% time in-office or field per quarter to foster community connections.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Workday is seeking an Authentication Software Engineering Manager to lead their Authentication Security team. The role requires a hands-on leader with expertise in authentication systems and a passion for mentoring engineers, while also driving strategic execution in a fully remote environment.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
3+ years leading engineering teams
5+ 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 or equivalent experience
3+ years leadership experience in manager or tech lead capacity
5+ years building IAM systems with expert protocol knowledge