Join our team as a Principal Software Engineer for the Automation &amp; Connectivity Pillar. In this role, you will lead engineering teams to develop platform capabilities that simplify, standardize, and automate workflows and data processes. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our products, mentor talented engineers, and drive technological excellence.You'll divide your time between coding and driving transformative changes within the organization. You’ll design smart solutions, collaborate on architecture and system design, mentor team members, and plan strategically. Your expertise will help ensure our platforms are robust, scalable, and meet user needs.We’re looking for individuals passionate about technology, problem-solving, and making a meaningful impact. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, value creativity and high-quality work, and bring diverse perspectives, we encourage you to apply!What You’ll DoStrategic Technical Leadership and Vision<ul><li>Develop and implement long-term technical strategies that address immediate needs while planning for future scalability</li><li>Establish coding standards and best practices to promote efficiency and maintainability</li><li>Evaluate and recommend technologies aligned with business goals and our tech stack</li><li>Balance urgent issues with strategic priorities to effectively allocate engineering efforts</li></ul>System Design and Architecture<ul><li>Design and implement reliable, scalable systems</li><li>Advocate for simplicity and composability in architectural decisions</li><li>Ensure strong observability features are integrated into systems</li><li>Prioritize long-term scalability and performance</li><li>Use data-driven insights to guide architectural decisions and improvements</li></ul>Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement<ul><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to align technical and business goals</li><li>Document and share knowledge to support team growth and sustainability</li><li>Communicate complex technical concepts in a way that’s accessible to diverse audiences</li><li>Foster knowledge-sharing and open communication across teams</li></ul>Hands-on Technical Contribution<ul><li>Contribute to critical areas of the codebase with high-quality work</li><li>Lead by example, maintaining strong coding standards</li><li>Identify and address technical debt proactively</li><li>Resolve complex technical issues and provide leadership during crises</li><li>Develop prototypes and conduct research to drive innovative solutions</li></ul>Mentoring and Coaching<ul><li>Mentor and support the professional growth of engineering team members</li><li>Encourage ownership, autonomy, and accountability within the team</li><li>Foster an inclusive environment that values and respects diverse perspectives</li></ul>Continuous Improvement and Innovation<ul><li>Drive process improvements to enhance team efficiency</li><li>Promote a culture of experimentation, learning, and innovation</li><li>Lead research and development initiatives</li></ul>Customer Advocacy and Support<ul><li>Make technical decisions that prioritize the customer experience</li><li>Assist in resolving critical customer issues when needed</li><li>Actively incorporate customer feedback to improve products and solutions</li></ul>What You’ll NeedRequired Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. An advanced degree may substitute for professional experience</li><li>8+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years in a senior or leadership role</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Kotlin, Go, or TypeScript</li><li>Expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and microservices</li><li>Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and CI/CD pipelines</li><li>Strong knowledge of databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), APIs, and system integrations</li><li>Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker</li><li>Proven ability to mentor and lead development teams effectively</li><li>Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills</li><li>Experience with Agile development methodologies</li><li>Familiarity with workflow and automation products </li></ul>Physical Requirements and Working Conditions<ul><li>Expect up to 15% travel</li><li>Remote work enabled by reliable internet access, giving you flexibility in where you work—be it a home office or your favorite café</li></ul>How You’ll Be Rewarded✅ Salary range in the US: $177,000.00 - $284,000.00✅ A discretionary bonus typically paid annually✅ Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire✅ 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits packageThe salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  We believe that great minds think differently.  We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation.  Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.  We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email <a href="mailto:talentacquisition@workiva.com">talentacquisition@workiva.com</a>.  Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.#LI-HS1

Workiva is on a mission to power transparent reporting for a better world. We build and deliver the world&rsquo;s leading cloud platform for assured integrated reporting to meet stakeholder demands for action, transparency, and disclosure of financial and non-financial data. Workiva offers the only unified SaaS platform that brings customers&rsquo; financial reporting, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) together in a controlled, secure, audit-ready platform. Our platform simplifies the most complex reporting and disclosure challenges by streamlining processes, connecting data and teams, and ensuring consistency. Learn more at workiva.com.

Principal Software Engineer - Workflow

Join our team as a Principal Software Engineer for the Automation &amp; Connectivity Pillar. In this role, you will lead engineering teams to develop platform capabilities that simplify, standardize, and automate workflows and data processes. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our products, mentor talented engineers, and drive technological excellence.You'll divide your time between coding and driving transformative changes within the organization. You’ll design smart solutions, collaborate on architecture and system design, mentor team members, and plan strategically. Your expertise will help ensure our platforms are robust, scalable, and meet user needs.We’re looking for individuals passionate about technology, problem-solving, and making a meaningful impact. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, value creativity and high-quality work, and bring diverse perspectives, we encourage you to apply!What You’ll DoStrategic Technical Leadership and Vision<ul><li>Develop and implement long-term technical strategies that address immediate needs while planning for future scalability</li><li>Establish coding standards and best practices to promote efficiency and maintainability</li><li>Evaluate and recommend technologies aligned with business goals and our tech stack</li><li>Balance urgent issues with strategic priorities to effectively allocate engineering efforts</li></ul>System Design and Architecture<ul><li>Design and implement reliable, scalable systems</li><li>Advocate for simplicity and composability in architectural decisions</li><li>Ensure strong observability features are integrated into systems</li><li>Prioritize long-term scalability and performance</li><li>Use data-driven insights to guide architectural decisions and improvements</li></ul>Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement<ul><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to align technical and business goals</li><li>Document and share knowledge to support team growth and sustainability</li><li>Communicate complex technical concepts in a way that’s accessible to diverse audiences</li><li>Foster knowledge-sharing and open communication across teams</li></ul>Hands-on Technical Contribution<ul><li>Contribute to critical areas of the codebase with high-quality work</li><li>Lead by example, maintaining strong coding standards</li><li>Identify and address technical debt proactively</li><li>Resolve complex technical issues and provide leadership during crises</li><li>Develop prototypes and conduct research to drive innovative solutions</li></ul>Mentoring and Coaching<ul><li>Mentor and support the professional growth of engineering team members</li><li>Encourage ownership, autonomy, and accountability within the team</li><li>Foster an inclusive environment that values and respects diverse perspectives</li></ul>Continuous Improvement and Innovation<ul><li>Drive process improvements to enhance team efficiency</li><li>Promote a culture of experimentation, learning, and innovation</li><li>Lead research and development initiatives</li></ul>Customer Advocacy and Support<ul><li>Make technical decisions that prioritize the customer experience</li><li>Assist in resolving critical customer issues when needed</li><li>Actively incorporate customer feedback to improve products and solutions</li></ul>What You’ll NeedRequired Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. An advanced degree may substitute for professional experience</li><li>8+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years in a senior or leadership role</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Kotlin, Go, or TypeScript</li><li>Expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and microservices</li><li>Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and CI/CD pipelines</li><li>Strong knowledge of databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), APIs, and system integrations</li><li>Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker</li><li>Proven ability to mentor and lead development teams effectively</li><li>Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills</li><li>Experience with Agile development methodologies</li><li>Familiarity with workflow and automation products&nbsp;</li></ul>Physical Requirements and Working Conditions<ul><li>Expect up to 15% travel</li><li>Remote work enabled by reliable internet access, giving you flexibility in where you work—be it a home office or your favorite café</li></ul>How You’ll Be Rewarded✅ Salary range in the US: $177,000.00 - $284,000.00✅ A discretionary bonus typically paid annually✅ Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire✅ 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits packageThe salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.&nbsp; We believe that great minds think differently.&nbsp; We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation.&nbsp; Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.&nbsp;&nbsp;We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email <a href="mailto:talentacquisition@workiva.com">talentacquisition@workiva.com</a>. &nbsp;Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.#LI-HS1

Principal Software Engineer - Workflow

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