Senior Software Engineer, Workday
Public Cloud Engineering
$145.9-259.2k
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Enterprise AI platform for managing HR and finance
Job no longer available
Enterprise AI platform for managing HR and finance
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$145.9-259.2k
Salary dependent on location
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To leverage the power of AI to elevate humans and supercharge work, moving business forever forward.
Role
Who you are
- If you are passionate about the future of cloud infrastructure and automation, and seek a dynamic, multi-cloud environment where you can make a significant impact, Workday is the right place for you
- We are looking for out-of-the box thinkers, problem solvers with a can-do attitude and status-quo challengers with a growth mindset to expand this team
- 8+ years of professional experience in software development, using either Python or GoLang as primary programming languages
- 6+ years of demonstrated professional experience in cloud engineering, with a strong working knowledge in either AWS or GCP
- 4+ years of professional experience in cloud migration and transformation projects, including practical application of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and automation frameworks
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a directly related field
- Experience collaborating effectively with multi-functional teams, including software developers and system architects
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies such as Terraform
- A proven understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, including experience with monitoring, alerting, error budgets, and fault analysis
- Hands-on experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) technologies, particularly Argo CD and Argo Workflow
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
- Possession of relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record to effectively address challenges in a dynamic environment
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development and implementation of cloud infrastructure best practices
What the job involves
- We're assembling a world-class engineering team to build the next-generation infrastructure that will enable faster, more agile product launches across new global regions — achieving a scale of magnitude improvement
- This is your chance to work on career-defining projects alongside a collaborative and dedicated group of software developers, cloud engineers, and site reliability engineers on Workday’s Public Cloud Infrastructure Team
- Our mission is to empower Workday's growth within the public cloud by building, deploying, and maintaining fully automated, resilient, and scalable infrastructure-as-a-service
- We are dedicated to continuous improvement, streamlining processes to focus on delivering innovative solutions that directly contribute to business value
- As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Cloud Automation within Workday's Public Cloud Engineering team, you will be a key contributor to our public cloud transformation (AWS or GCP)
- Your expertise will be central to crafting, implementing, and operating a Workflow & Cloud Environment Build System, accelerating our migration journey and embedding standard methodologies
- By using innovative tools and the latest technologies, you'll empower the organization and significantly contribute to Workday's cloud adoption and efficiency
- This role offers the opportunity to apply your deep understanding of cloud platforms and strong software engineering skills in a collaborative environment that values impactful innovatio
- Drive Cloud Workflow and Build Systems: Automate build, infrastructure, and software configuration management tasks to improve efficiency and reliability
- Architect and Develop: Design, develop, maintain, and support high-quality in-house software build systems for enterprise-class software, ensuring robust performance and scalability
- Champion Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD): Architect and maintain automated pipelines that ensure the continuous and flawless delivery of value to our clients
- Advance Public Cloud Infrastructure Best Practices: Contribute actively to the ongoing improvement and implementation of standards, methods, and procedures for Public Cloud best practices
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with developer and system architecture teams to understand their needs and provide effective solutions
- Contribute to Solution Design: Assist in the design and implementation of solutions that improve the stability, security, and scalability of our cloud environment
Our take
Workday is a cloud-based software vendor that provides management of workforces and finances. The company uses a single database for workforce management and financial management to offer integration and optimize business intelligence across companies. It has added to the packages and tools it offers over the years, providing analytic options that allow companies to combine third-party data with information collected by Workday.
The company has also grown through acquisitions and partnerships to broaden its capabilities.. Most recently, in 2025 it purchases Sana, an AI-driven enterprise knowledge and learning platform, to create a "new front door for work". This acquisition allows Workday to integrate Sana's AI-powered search, agents, and learning capabilities with its own data and workflows, allowing employees to access information, automate tasks, and complete their day entirely within Workday.
Through a combination of strategic acquisitions and in-house development, WOrkday has built a comprehensive suite of HR, financial, and enterprise tools. By focusing on innovation and AI-driven workflows, the company continues to push productivity and decision-making for organizations worldwide. Building on this track record, Workday is very much positioned for even more growth, reinforcing its status as a leader in shaping the future of work.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
16% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Oct 2011
$85m
SERIES F
Apr 2009
$75m
SERIES E
Total funding: $215.3m
Company HQ
Pleasanton, CA
Leadership
Aneel Bhusri
(Co-Founder & Executive Chair)Annel began his career at Morgan Stanley as a Corporate Finance Analyst. He then spent nearly 6 years at PeopleSoft as a Senior VP before co-founding Workday in 2005, where he has served as the CEO ever since.
Carl Eschenbach
(CEO)Carl joined Workday in 2022 as Co-CEO, becoming CEO in 2024. He has also been a Partner at Sequoia Capital since 2016. Previously, he spent 14 years at VMware as President and COO and 3 years at Inktomi Corporation as the VP of North America Sales.
Peter Bailis
(CTO)Prior to joining Workday in 2025, People was a VP of Engineering at Google. He also previously founded Sisu Data, where he served as the CEO for over 5 years.
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