Workday is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the architecture and design of its multi-cloud platform, focusing on large-scale distributed systems and cross-team initiatives. The role requires extensive experience in cloud infrastructure and distributed systems, along with a collaborative approach to driving technical strategy
Job Summary
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will shape the technical direction and long-term architecture of Workday’s multi-cloud platform.
This role requires deep expertise in distributed systems and cloud infrastructure, combined with the ability to provide sound technical solutions to meet business requirements.
We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us.
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Workday is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the architecture and design of its multi-cloud platform, focusing on large-scale distributed systems and cross-team initiatives. The role requires extensive experience in cloud infrastructure and distributed systems, along with a collaborative approach to driving technical strategy.
Salary
Base: $206,400 USD - $309,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
large-scale distributed systems
multi-cloud platform services
Kubernetes and CNCF ecosystem
production grade expertise
resilient distributed systems
Nice-to-have
internal platforms used by teams
influence technical direction
cloud efficiency and optimization
automation, CI/CD, platform engineering
cross-organizational technical strategy
Key Requirements
12+ years building large-scale distributed systems
10+ years of experience with public cloud platforms
8+ years of production grade expertise with Kubernetes
5+ years of development experience in Go
5+ years of experience with Python, Ruby, or Linux-based automation