Lodestar Platform Engineering Software Engineer (Distributed Systems)

Company: Workday
Company: Workday
Location: USA, CA, Pleasanton
Commitment: Full Time
Posted on: 2023-05-03 16:57
Your work days are brighter here.At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.About the TeamDo you want to join a fast-paced startup environment, working with modern technology to tackle the next generation of complex problems? Would you enjoy the autonomy and agility of an innovative small team while benefiting from the financial strength of a growing market leader named in the Best Companies to Work For by Fortune?If so, we are looking for a software engineer who is passionate about collaborating within a team that is building scalable user experiences in frequent iteration with other architects and engineers. Our organization is proving out new ways of building by creating a next generation platform to support next generation applications. Our goal is to ship an entirely new product to Workday customers, and then the sky's the limit! Could this be you? If so, read on.About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated software engineer to help build a modern, cloud-native platform to enable a smooth and efficient application development process for Workday's Business Applications. Responsibilities include:Collaboration with multi-functional, distributed teams to define, develop and own new features and functionalitiesProduce documentation/usage guide with reference implementation and use casesDemonstrate understanding of continuous integration, automated testing, and peer code reviews as everyday workflowContribute ideas for continually improving the team's efficiency, job enjoyment, and code qualityDrive and support innovation and continuously deliver improvement ideas.About YouBasic Qualifications5+ years of software engineering experience2+ years of distributed systems engineering experience utilizing one or more of the following: Java, Scala, KotlinOther QualificationsBS or MS degree in Computer Science, Math, or related fieldKnowledge of common design patterns, concurrency, multithreading, server architectures, and distributed systemsHands-on experience building non-trivial systems in the cloud (i.e. AWS, GCP, Azure)Hands-on experience writing open source libraries for a platform-like solutionProven ability of working in multi-functional teams and agile deliveryExperience in a fast-paced, startup-like work environment where we often don’t have all the answers at any given moment in timeStrong problem solving and critical thinking skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAs a federal contractor, Workday is requiring all new hires to verify that they are fully-vaccinated against COVID-19 within 72 hours of beginning employment with Workday, consistent with applicable law. Workday is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are not vaccinated due to a sincerely held religious belief, medical reasons, or other legally-protected reason should contact accommodations@workday.com to explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations or exemptions Workday is able to offer.Workday Pay Transparency StatementThe base pay range for the primary location of this job is listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, future potential and internal pay parity. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.Primary Location: USA.CA.PleasantonBase Pay Min to Max Range: $136,000 - $204,000Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
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