Staff Data Engineer, Workiva
$129-207k
+ A discretionary bonus typically paid annually and RSUs
More information about location
Software for sustainability, GRC & financial reporting
Be an early applicant
Software for sustainability, GRC & financial reporting
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$129-207k
+ A discretionary bonus typically paid annually and RSUs
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To power transparent reporting for a better world.
Role
Who you are
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field​; an advanced degree may be considered in lieu of professional experience
- 6 years of related experience
- Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, as we embrace flexible work arrangements
Desirable
- Specialized expertise in sub-function and working knowledge of related functions
- Understanding of industry and how work contributes to the achievement of objectives
- Strong proficiency in computer science fundamentals, including knowledge of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented software design, functional programming, and cloud-based distributed systems
- Experience in building and implementing various types of tests to ensure high-quality software
- Demonstrated success in leading initiatives, showing your ability to take ownership and drive projects forward
- Expertise in modern programming languages such as JavaScript, Java, Go, Python, etc., enabling you to contribute effectively to our tech stack
- Skilled in debugging complex systems or applications, with a keen eye for identifying and resolving issues
- Knowledge of mobile computing, databases, database design, cloud infrastructure, HTTP, and web protocols is a plus, as it will further enhance your contributions to our team
- Availability for after-hours support to address critical customer issues and ensure a reliable and smooth customer experience
What the job involves
- Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey as a Staff Software Engineer!
- As a technical leader on the team, you'll be a driving force behind their success, providing them with the technical guidance and support they need to thrive
- Together, you'll tackle exciting challenges and deliver impactful solutions that leave a lasting impact
- By mentoring and empowering your teammates, you'll witness their growth and contribute to a dynamic and collaborative work environment
- Collaborating closely with stakeholders, you'll bring innovative ideas to life and shape the future of cutting-edge projects
- Your commitment to code quality and continuous improvement will ensure that you're always pushing boundaries and delivering exceptional results
- Prepare to make your mark, and be at the forefront of technology, as you embark on this adventure as a Staff Software Engineer!
- Participate in product discovery to understand stakeholders, customer usage, and product scope
- Break down projects into manageable tasks for efficient development
- Independently develop and enhance features, solutions, and services based on partial definitions
- Lead the team in resolving complex incidents, analyzing root causes, and driving improvements
- Guide and support team members with technical challenges, contributing to their growth and development
- Improve solution quality through code reviews, automated testing, and collaboration with stakeholders
- Represent the team, providing integration assistance, education, and risk mitigation for stakeholders
- Establish key metrics to identify software issues, propose solutions, and drive resolution
- Foster an inclusive environment, encouraging diverse perspectives and open technical discussions
Our take
For large-scale businesses, collecting and sharing data can be a complex and challenging process. Workiva solves this problem with its AI-powered data platform.
Workiva is one of the biggest players in the market, serving around 75% of Fortune 500 companies, including Google and Delta. Workiva's controlled, secure and audit-ready platform has maintained a clear edge over much of its competition.
Workiva's quality product and its commitment to transparency has made it a firm favourite with companies around the world. If it can maintain this, it stands to consolidate its impressive growth even further in the coming years.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
5% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Oct 2014
$0.7m
EARLY VC
Dec 2012
$30.7m
SERIES C
Total funding: $46.9m
Company HQ
Ames, IA
Leadership
Julie Iskow
(CEO)Julie joined Workiva in 2019 sa COO/President and became CEO in 2023. Previously, she served as the CTO at Medidate Solutions and as the CIO at WageWorks.
David Haila
(CTO)David has been at Workiva since 2009, joining the team as a Senior Software Engineer. Since then, he has held a number of roles and became CTO in 2023.
Jill Klindt
(CFO & EVP)Jill has been at Workiva since 2008, joining as a Controller before holding a number of roles and becoming CFO & EVP in 2023. Previously, she held Financial roles at Financial Intelligence, Wells Fargo Financial, CitiMortgage, and Principal Financial Group.
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