You are a senior-level software architect with deep experience in distributed systems and large-scale platform infrastructure. You possess a bachelor’s degree i
Work type: hybrid
Location: USA, CA, Pleasanton
Salary: $206,400/yr
Type: Full-time
You are a senior-level software architect with deep experience in distributed systems and large-scale platform infrastructure. You possess a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related engineering field and have a track record of implementing AI or ML analytics within production environments. **What makes it worth a look...** Workday offers a base salary range of $206,400 to $309,600 per year for this Pleasanton-based hybrid role. You will spearhead the transition of internal infrastructure from manual processes to AI-led automation at a Fortune 500 company. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have extensive experience with IaaS, PaaS, and infrastructure-as-code automation. * Design and implement large-scale container orchestration systems. * Build frameworks that integrate AI and ML-driven telemetry for infrastructure management. * Champion API-first development and microservices architectural patterns.
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About the Team
We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of our internal suite of AI-native infrastructure tools and automation frameworks. This role requires a unique combination of experience in distributed systems and the technical ability to bridge the gap between AI strategy and robust software execution.
As a Principal Software Engineer, focused around AI tooling and strategy, you will help define how our infrastructure is structured, analyzed, and automated using AI tools. You will act as a primary link between our AI initiatives and core Engineering teams, transforming conceptual ideas into indispensable platform capabilities.
About the Role
As a Principal Software Engineer within Infrastructure Engineering, you will be the strategic leader delivering complex services in a dynamic, evolving environment. Your mission is to evolve our infrastructure from "human-led" to "AI-led, human-governed," using your technical background to automate complex lifecycles and improve system resolution times.
About YouCore ResponsibilitiesAI-Native Engineering & Innovation
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are 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, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please [click here](http://workdaybenefits.com/us/welcome-to-workday-benefits/prospective-workmates).
Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton
Primary Location Base Pay Range: $206,400 USD - $309,600 USD
Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $173,300 USD - $309,600 USD
Our Approach to Flexible Work
With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
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