CareerPlan

Sr. Software Development Engineer

USA, CA, PleasantonFull-time$176k–$264k2026-10-19 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Design, develop, and operate high-performing, resilient, and secure microservices for Workday's enterprise messaging and email platform (SMS, WhatsApp, Push, Email) serving millions of users.

Role type

Senior Software Development Engineer (Platform/Infrastructure)

Builds

Scalable multi-channel messaging services, templates, and deliverability infrastructure

Domain

Enterprise SaaS, Cloud Infrastructure, Messaging Systems

Required skills

Distributed systems architecture, Microservices design, REST/gRPC API development, CI/CD pipelines, Automated testing, High-scale system operations, Event-driven architecture, System design

Preferred skills

Technical strategy, Cross-functional collaboration, Code review and mentorship, Prototyping, Trade-off analysis

Technologies

Java, Kotlin, Go, C++, REST, gRPC, Microservices, CI/CD

Responsibilities

Design and implement critical components of the enterprise messaging platform; Develop and scale core multi-channel messaging services; Collaborate with Product, Design, and Security teams; Ensure code quality, security, performance, and resilience; Evaluate third-party integrations and build prototypes; Mentor junior engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC