Principal Software Development Engineer

Workday•Boulder, CO

3d•$182,400 - $309,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our innovative Planning organization as a Principal Software Development Engineer. You’ll architect and lead the development of advanced planning features, seamlessly integrating AI capabilities and modern software design patterns. This is a high-impact, strategic role where your technical vision and leadership will shape the future of our platform and drive business value across the enterprise. High-Impact Innovation: Lead mission-critical projects at the intersection of enterprise planning and Artificial Intelligence. Exceptional Talent: Collaborate with a motivated group of engineers, researchers, and product leaders. Shape the Future: Influence our platform’s evolution and organizational strategy. Unparalleled Growth: Enjoy dedicated support for professional development and technical exploration.

Requirements

12+ years of backend software development experience, primarily in Java, with a deep understanding of advanced design patterns, concurrency, and scalable systems
5+ years designing, building, and integrating robust RESTful APIs and microservices
8+ years working with SQL: Strong ability to design, query, and optimize relational databases as part of scalable backend solutions
3+ years of hands-on experience navigating and optimizing CI/CD and deployment subsystems, specifically Jenkins, TestRail, Kubernetes, and Docker
5+ years of technical lead or architect experience within an Agile/Scrum environment, consistently delivering complex initiatives from conception to production

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) server and tools development, or similar frameworks for integrating AI agents with external systems
Direct experience architecting and deploying AI-driven features, LLM integrations, or machine learning applications in a production environment
Background in building enterprise SaaS applications
Strong ability to translate highly technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and cross-functional leadership
Active contributions to open-source projects or participation in technical communities
Proficiency in Python, Scala, or other languages relevant to our stack

Responsibilities

Lead user experience feature development and evolve existing features for the agentic era, enabling advanced Assistant capabilities
Design and architect new feature solutions, lead framework development, conduct code reviews, ensure quality, and maintain organizational compliance across all team deliverables
Work closely with Scrum team, architects, and Product Managers; collaborate with broader Planning teams for cross-boundary feature development and compliance requirements
Lead and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence, psychological safety, and continuous learning
Drive innovation across the organization by identifying and addressing bottlenecks and inefficiencies in both technical and non-technical processes
Advocate for transparent knowledge sharing and meticulous technical documentation within and across teams