Experience a new way to work with Sana and agentic AI from Workday. Backed by Greylock, NEA and Menlo.
About the role
Own the technical vision and architecture for Workday’s data-product platform — a highly scalable lakehouse that lets teams build, govern, and operate data products and marts. This is a hands-on, high-autonomy role for an engineer who can design the platform end-to-end (modeling and dbt, orchestration, distributed query, table format, catalog, security, and infrastructure as code) and who still writes and reviews highly performant analytical SQL. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 14+ years experience in software development engineering
- 8+ years experience with at least two of the following programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go), including experience in writing production-level code for distributed systems
- Expert-level ability in algorithmic thinking to architect highly efficient and scalable solutions for high-volume data and interactive query workloads
- Deep expertise in API development, including advanced API protocols or architectural patterns around query engines, catalogs, and platform services
- Deep understanding of distributed systems principles, including partitioning, consensus or coordination, fault tolerance, and failure recovery
- Proven ability to design and implement high-availability strategies for critical distributed data systems
More about this role
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.
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