Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure

Workiva

287d • $111,000 - $178,000

About The Position

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Infrastructure Engineering team and help drive the future of the Workiva Platform. You'll play a key role in designing and operating the cloud infrastructure that powers a reliable and scalable microservice architecture. You'll influence engineering direction, improve system performance and observability, and help create a secure and compliant platform experience. This role is a great fit for an experienced engineer who thrives on solving deep technical challenges, enjoys mentoring peers, and is excited about owning infrastructure that supports hundreds of services across our cloud-native stack.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• 2+ years of experience in SRE, infrastructure, or software engineering roles

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in cloud-native technologies (preferably AWS and Kubernetes)
• Strong experience with Linux systems and networking fundamentals
• Experience operating and scaling Kubernetes (EKS) and associated technologies like Service Mesh, Gateway APIs, and custom routing
• Solid programming skills in Python, Golang, or Java
• Experience deploying and operating cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Deep understanding of networking concepts, including OSI model, VPC management, and Linux networking
• Familiarity with compliance and security frameworks such as FedRAMP, SOC, and FIPS 140-2
• Experience identifying and reducing toil through automation
• Passion for building reliable systems and driving operational excellence
• Interest in platform engineering and exploring new technologies

Responsibilities

• Drive Reliability Across Our Platform
• Lead efforts to improve the reliability, scalability, and security of our cloud infrastructure
• Define, implement, and iterate on observability practices that surface early signs of system degradation
• Create and maintain runbooks, operational playbooks, and alerts for critical services
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of a secure, compliant platform by helping implement FedRAMP and FIPS controls
• Build and Automate Infrastructure
• Write clean, tested infrastructure code using tools like Terraform, Helm, and Python/Golang
• Automate the provisioning and scaling of Kubernetes-based infrastructure (EKS) using cutting-edge tools like Karpenter
• Optimize cloud costs while ensuring system performance and uptime
• Improve and maintain base images using Packer, Docker, and container best practices
• Lead Projects and Mentor Teammates
• Own and deliver complex infrastructure initiatives with minimal guidance
• Mentor and guide engineers by providing technical leadership, thoughtful code reviews, and hands-on support
• Participate in product discovery, helping engineering teams build reliable systems by design
• Help define long-term strategies for platform evolution, scalability, and maintainability

Benefits

• Salary range in the US: $111,000.00 - $178,000.00
• A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
• Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
• 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree