Principal Engineer, Workiva

• We’re looking for individuals passionate about technology, problem-solving, and making a meaningful impact. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, value creativity and high-quality work, and bring diverse perspectives, we encourage you to apply!
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. An advanced degree may substitute for professional experience
• 8+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years in a senior or leadership role
• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• Expect up to 15% travel
• Remote work enabled by reliable internet access, giving you flexibility in where you work—be it a home office or your favorite café

Desirable

• Join our team as a Principal Software Engineer for the Automation & Connectivity Pillar. In this role, you will lead engineering teams to develop platform capabilities that simplify, standardize, and automate workflows and data processes. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our products, mentor talented engineers, and drive technological excellence
• You'll divide your time between coding and driving transformative changes within the organization. You’ll design smart solutions, collaborate on architecture and system design, mentor team members, and plan strategically. Your expertise will help ensure our platforms are robust, scalable, and meet user needs
• Strategic Technical Leadership and Vision
• Develop and implement long-term technical strategies that address immediate needs while planning for future scalability
• Establish coding standards and best practices to promote efficiency and maintainability
• Evaluate and recommend technologies aligned with business goals and our tech stack
• Balance urgent issues with strategic priorities to effectively allocate engineering efforts
• System Design and Architecture
• Design and implement reliable, scalable systems
• Advocate for simplicity and composability in architectural decisions
• Ensure strong observability features are integrated into systems
• Prioritize long-term scalability and performance
• Use data-driven insights to guide architectural decisions and improvements
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align technical and business goals
• Document and share knowledge to support team growth and sustainability
• Communicate complex technical concepts in a way that’s accessible to diverse audiences
• Foster knowledge-sharing and open communication across teams
• Hands-on Technical Contribution
• Contribute to critical areas of the codebase with high-quality work
• Lead by example, maintaining strong coding standards
• Identify and address technical debt proactively
• Resolve complex technical issues and provide leadership during crises
• Develop prototypes and conduct research to drive innovative solutions
• Mentoring and Coaching
• Mentor and support the professional growth of engineering team members
• Encourage ownership, autonomy, and accountability within the team
• Foster an inclusive environment that values and respects diverse perspectives
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation
• Drive process improvements to enhance team efficiency
• Promote a culture of experimentation, learning, and innovation
• Lead research and development initiatives
• Customer Advocacy and Support
• Make technical decisions that prioritize the customer experience
• Assist in resolving critical customer issues when needed
• Actively incorporate customer feedback to improve products and solutions