Principal, Software Development Engineer

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Primary location base pyy range: $206,400 usd - $3...
Fully remote
Ai-native infrastructure
Distributed systems
Ai/ml analytics in production
Lead the creation of frameworks that utilize AI and ML-driven telemetry to automate infrastructure

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.

Matching Summary

Lead the creation of frameworks that utilize AI and ML-driven telemetry to automate infrastructure.

Salary

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $206,400 USD - $309,600 USD; Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $173,300 USD - $309,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI-native infrastructure
  • distributed systems
  • AI/ML analytics in production
  • Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
  • container orchestration
  • automation frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • API-first approach
  • microservices
  • people manager experience
  • bold ideas and genuine care
  • sun-drenched optimism and drive

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
  • Strong technical background in IaaS, PaaS

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