Manager, Software Development Engineering
WorkdayAbout the role
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 Team
Welcome to the Security Products organization at Workday! We are dynamic and innovative team dedicated to delivering a unified data driven security platform for Workday that delight our customers while protecting customer identities and data. We are a fast-paced team responsible for building highly scalable, performant data solutions that securely manage customer and user data across the multitude of Workday products.About the Role
As a Software Engineering Manager within Workday's Security Products Organization, you will be a key player in leading a team of software engineers while working with teams to build and deliver software solutions. You will be responsible for fostering collaboration, and ensuring timely delivery of exceptional software products. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of software development, and proficiency in data privacy tools and object-oriented languages.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership to the software development team, ensuring cohesion, and motivation while fostering a culture of excellence.
Technical Expertise: Utilize your experience with distributed systems and security to provide architectural guidance, support and coaching your team.
Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, other engineering managers, and multi-functional teams to ensure the alignment of development efforts with company objectives.
Communication: Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical ideas effectively to different stakeholders.
Project Management: Be adept at estimating technical work and timelines, and help prioritize sprint work across teams to meet deadlines and keep projects on track.
About You
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced software engineering manager to join our team. If you are a strong leader with a passion for delivering high-quality software and managing teams effectively, we want you to be a part of our growing organization!
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of software development experience.
2+ years of experience in a management role.
Other Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of Java, Scala, or other object-oriented languages.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to lead and motivate engineering teams.
Strong project management, prioritization, and time management skills.
Strong technical background with a passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends.
Knowledge of key management tools and certificate authorities
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
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.
Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton
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