About the Team
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. We offer a highly collaborative environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that genuinely values work-life balance and continuous career growth.
About the Role
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.
About You
Basic Qualification5+ 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.
Other QualificationSolid 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.
Nice to haveExperience with SQL/NoSQL databases and working on the multi-tenant public cloud global environment.
Comfortable working with global teams.
Familiarity with security concepts, such as authorization, authentication, privacy, access management, etc.
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 .
Primary Location: USA.CA.PleasantonPrimary Location Base Pay Range: $148,000 USD - $222,000 USD
Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $123,900 USD - $222,000 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.
