Workday

Software Development Engineer - ML Ops (US Federal)

Workday$137K — $205K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship is mandatory due to federal contract requirements.
  • Minimum of 3 years of DevOps experience with Infrastructure automation and CI/CD pipeline building.
  • Strong proficiency in Python programming language.
  • Solid experience with system design and creating technical documentation.
  • Expertise in Kubernetes and Docker for scaling development efforts.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with ML teams to enhance product efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Develop frameworks and automation tools to drive efficiency and innovation.
  • Apply technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, and Python for ML Runtime Inference applications.
  • Implement and operate distributed systems, engaging in full software development lifecycle activities.
  • Create products that facilitate streamlined developer interactions with the ML platform.
  • Manage deployments and orchestration of containers in production using ArgoCD and related technologies.
  • Engage actively with Tech Leads and ML Engineers to clarify requirements and deliver technical solutions.
  • Own the end-to-end development of features including infrastructure as code.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment that promotes a mix of in-person and remote collaboration.
  • Opportunity to work on projects that significantly enhance developer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  • Access to a dynamic team culture that values innovative solutions and teamwork.
  • Potential eligibility for bonuses and annual stock grants as part of the compensation package.
Full Job Description
About the Role

This role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government which, due to federal government security requirements, mandates that all Workday personnel working on the contracts be United States citizens (naturalized or native).

The Workday ML Runtime team is seeking an energetic and determined Software Engineer to design, implement, and deliver highly scalable features for our Machine Learning Runtime platform. As a member of this fast paced group you will have a unique and rewarding opportunity to shape and contribute towards microservices that power Workday Machine Learning features in production. You will partner with Data Scientists, ML Engineers, and other Software Engineers to create the technology that brings these features to life.

Key Responsibilities :
  • Developing frameworks, automation, and tooling to foster a culture of efficiency and innovation.
  • Apply technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, and Python to enhance developer scalability in creating innovative ML Runtime Inference applications.
  • Implementation and operation of distributed systems and software development including the conception, specifying, designing, programming, documenting, testing, and bug fixing involved in creating and maintaining applications, frameworks, or other software components.
  • Developing products and services that empower developers to streamline their interactions with the ML platform.
  • Working with public clouds (such as IAAS, AWS, GCP) and applying capacity management principles.
  • Deploying and orchestrating containers in production environments, including technologies like Containers, Kubernetes, Service Mesh, ArgoCD and related tools.
  • Actively engage with Tech Leads and ML Engineers across teams to elaborate on requirements and drive technical solutions.
  • Own and develop features from end to end including infrastructure as code.
  • Research, evaluate, prototype and drive adoption of new ML tools with reliability and scale in mind
  • Strong dedication to proactively addressing and resolving issues, automating processes, and empowering engineers to self-service their operational needs for improved productivity.
  • Availability for on-call support on a rotational basis.


This role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government which, due to federal government security requirements, mandates that all Workday personnel working on the contracts be United States citizens (naturalized or native).

About You

This role may require a security clearance at the TS/SCI w/CI Poly level. Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. An active TS/SCI w/CI Poly is preferred.

We need creative and dedicated Software Engineers, like you, who really want to move the needle. You should enjoy working on projects that can significantly improve developer satisfaction and save the company millions of dollars. By nature, you are inquisitive and ready to question the status quo. You have a passion for exploring and implementing innovative techniques and approaches to solve complex and challenging problems. Most importantly of all you are a superlative collaborator and teammate and bring out the very best in everyone. You feel happiest when working with a highly capable and motivated team of people passionate about software and technology.

Basic qualifications:
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • 3 or more years of DevOps experience including Infrastructure automation, building CICD pipelines.
  • Good in System design and writing comprehensive technical design docs
  • Proficient in Python programming.
  • Design, implement, and maintain robust DevOps pipelines for deploying, monitoring, and scaling machine learning runtime environment.
  • Experience using technologies like Kubernetes/Docker to help developers scale their efforts in creating new and innovative products.
  • Collaborate with other Machine Learning teams to improve not just the product, but efficiencies in engineering processes.


Other Qualifications:
  • Machine learning background.
  • Experience with communication protocols, RESTful services, service-oriented architecture, distributed systems, and microservices.
  • Building comprehensive monitoring services.
  • Prior experience with enterprise SaaS products.
  • Experience with monitoring tools like Grafana.
  • Passion for creating and maintaining documentation and fixing run books.
  • Availability for on-call support on a rotating basis.
  • Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools like Terraform, implementing CI/CD pipelines using Git and Jenkins, and applying continuous deployment tool such as ArgoCD
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on creating and maintaining accurate documentation.
  • Experience in leading or mentoring other team members and proven team collaboration experience, i.e. understanding group dynamics, effective communication strategies, conflict resolution techniques, and the ability to foster a positive and inclusive team.


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.VA.Reston

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $137,000 USD - $205,400 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.

About Workday

Workday, Inc. is a provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. The Company delivers financial management, human capital management and analytics applications designed for various companies, educational institutions and government agencies. As part of its applications, the Company provides embedded analytics that capture the content and context of everyday business events, facilitating informed decision-making from wherever users are working. Its applications include Workday Financial Management, Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and Other Applications. It also provides open, standards-based Web-services application programming interfaces, and pre-built packaged integrations and connectors. Workday, Inc. is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
Learn more about Workday
Size
15,932 employees
Market Cap
$42.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$282.4 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+26.7%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
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