Manager, Software Development Engineering at Workday

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Engineering, Engineering Management, Distributed Systems, Data Warehousing, Database Internals, Java, Scala, C++, Golang, Rust, Apache Spark, Agile Methodologies, Data Processing, System Architecture, Team Leadership, Mentoring

Industry

Software Development

Description

Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too. About the Team The Data Warehouse Core team is part of Workday's Data Platform Engineering organization, where our mission is to bring together Workday's data products and technologies to build the next-generation secure and at-scale data platform — enabling customers to build AI-native applications and agents. Our team's focus is on enabling and supporting bi-directional zero copy of data, efficient storage, processing, and querying over tens of billions of rows within a tenant. We bring deep expertise in distributed systems, data processing frameworks, and database internals — the foundational building blocks that power Workday's data cloud. More specifically, the areas we work on include: • Storage and management of structured Tables • Table DML (e.g. batch updates) and DDL operations • Data types, query languages and operators for data transformation • Materialization of complex query plans (Views/Materialized Views) over large base data • Scheduling and orchestration of long running batch jobs What makes this team exciting is the scale and impact of the problems we solve. In the year ahead, we will be focused on Workday's data cloud projects, building the infrastructure that underpins how customers access, move, and analyze their data. If you are energized by designing systems that operate at massive scale and shaping the future of enterprise data, this is the team for you. About the Role As an Engineering Manager on the Data Warehouse Core team, you will lead a high-performing team of developers focused on building and enhancing Workday's data cloud features. You will play an instrumental role in the team's success by combining deep technical expertise with a genuine commitment to developing talent. You will manage complex technical projects and provide architectural guidance in the area of distributed data processing. This role requires someone who can set technical direction for the team and, when needed, contribute directly to the codebase. You will grow the team, align project assignments with individual career development goals, and connect the team's work to Workday's broader vision. Responsibilities include: Lead and develop a team of software engineers responsible for building and enhancing Workday's data cloud capabilities, including efficient storage, processing, and querying at scale Provide architectural guidance and technical direction for distributed data processing systems, ensuring the team delivers high-quality, performant solutions Manage complex technical projects end-to-end, coordinating across teams within the Data Platform Engineering organization to deliver on shared goals Coach, mentor, and provide real-time, meaningful, and constructive feedback to direct reports, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement Align project assignments with individual career development goals and company objectives, actively growing the capabilities of the team Contribute hands-on to technical problem-solving, code reviews, and design decisions when the work requires it About You Basic Qualifications 2+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager 8+ years of progressive industry experience building and delivering enterprise-grade software for large-scale data Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or relevant field or MS in Computer Science or a relevant field Other Qualifications Strong technical expertise in data management, distributed systems and/or database internals Currently or previously an expert in a programming language: Java, Scala, C/C++, Golang, Rust Familiarity with data warehousing and reporting techniques and technologies Experience with modern distributed computing frameworks like Apache Spark Experience with Agile software development methodologies and short release cycles 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. At Workday, we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring experience where all candidates can fully demonstrate their skills. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point, please email accommodations@workday.com. Are you being referred to one of our roles? 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Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of software engineers focused on building and enhancing scalable data cloud capabilities. Provide architectural guidance for distributed data processing systems while managing complex technical projects end-to-end.