Principal Software Development Engineer

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $206,400 - $309,600 usd (pleasanton); base: ...
Fully remote
12+ years building large-scale distributed systems
10+ years public cloud experience aws gcp
8+ years kubernetes cncf ecosystem expertise
This role involves shaping the technical direction and long-term architecture of Workday's multi-cloud platform as part of the architectural backbone team

Job Summary

  • This role involves shaping the technical direction and long-term architecture of Workday's multi-cloud platform as part of the architectural backbone team.
  • The successful candidate will lead the design of large-scale distributed systems ensuring they are secure, scalable, and highly available across AWS and GCP.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least half of the time spent in-office or with customers while providing competitive compensation and benefits.

Matching Summary

This role involves shaping the technical direction and long-term architecture of Workday's multi-cloud platform as part of the architectural backbone team.

Salary

Base: $206,400 - $309,600 USD (Pleasanton); Base: $173,300 - $309,600 USD (Other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years building large-scale distributed systems
  • 10+ years public cloud experience AWS GCP
  • 8+ years Kubernetes CNCF ecosystem expertise
  • 5+ years Go development experience
  • Multi-cloud platform architecture design

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Python Ruby Linux scripting
  • Strong background in CI/CD automation
  • Ability to influence without direct authority
  • Deep understanding of networking storage compute
  • Proven track record in cost optimization

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years distributed systems experience
  • 10+ years public cloud platform experience
  • 8+ years production grade Kubernetes expertise
  • 5+ years Go programming language skills
  • 5+ years Python Ruby or Linux scripting

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