Software Development Engineer, Workday

• 5+ years experience in software development engineering including designing, developing, and deploying software solutions
• 4+ years experience in the following programming languages: Java, Go, or Scala
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Solid ability in Algorithmic Thinking, including utilizing distributed data structures, trees, and graphs, to design and implement efficient solutions for high-throughput, low-latency access control systems
• Working knowledge of API Development, including RESTful API and gRPC design principles and experience in building and securing microservices-based authorization endpoints
• Good understanding of Code Testing methodologies, such as unit, integration, and security-focused testing, and experience with JUnit, Mockito, or similar testing frameworks
• Good understanding of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles like encapsulation, abstraction, and polymorphism and their application in software design
• Solid understanding of Software Development principles and proficiency in Java, Go, or Scala and Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Working experience with Source Control Management (SCM) tools such as Git and modern branching strategies
• Proven ability in Team Collaboration within a software development team, including participating in code reviews, mentoring associate engineers, and engaging in cross-functional design discussions
• Good skills in creating Technical Writing Documentation for system architecture designs, API specifications, and threat modeling documentation
• Experience working/building AI Agents

Desirable

• Our Pleasanton office is Workday’s global headquarters and the central hub driving core innovations for our platform. In the Security Platform group, you will solve complex, large-scale security challenges that impact millions of users worldwide
• As a Software Engineer within the Security Platform organization, you will play a critical role in building and scaling our next-generation authorization frameworks, access control systems, and distributed data security models
• You will own complex features end-to-end, write high-quality critical path code, participate in on-call rotations, and collaborate on system design to ensure Workday’s global security infrastructure remains robust, performant, and secure