Software Engineering Manager

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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

At Workday, the Identity and Access Management Security team is the cornerstone of our user trust and safety. We build and maintain the critical services that act as the front door to our entire ecosystem. Our mission is to provide secure, scalable, and seamless access for millions of users, protecting their data while enabling a frictionless experience. We are a team of passionate engineers dedicated to solving complex challenges in the authentication and identity space!

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and technical Engineering Manager to lead our Identity and Access Management Security team. This is a critical role for a hands-on leader who is passionate about both technology and people. You will be responsible for guiding the team's technical strategy and execution while also mentoring and developing the careers of a dedicated group of engineers. As both a technical lead and a people leader, you will drive feature delivery, prioritize critical features, mentor engineers through their career growth, and ensure secure, scalable, and reliable identity and authentication services at Workday!

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers working on identity and security systems.
• Provide technical direction in areas such as account management, and user provisioning.
• Drive delivery of secure, high-quality features through agile processes and engineering practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, architects, and other engineering teams.
• Own and evolve planning and tracking using tools such as Jira, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and reporting.
• Foster a high-performing team culture through coaching, feedback, and clear career development support.
• Champion best practices in software security, authentication protocols, and Identity and Access Management (IAM).

About You

Basic Qualification

• 2+ years experience in a people leadership role within a software development engineering organization.
• 5+ years experience in software development engineering, including designing, developing, and deploying software solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Other Qualification

• Experience leading teams utilizing programming languages such as Java, Scala, Kotlin.
• Understanding of Decision Making processes in guiding engineering teams and projects.
• Solid understanding of Engineering Leadership principles in leading technical teams.
• Developing Influencing Skills to guide team members and stakeholders.
• Good understanding of Mentorship principles for supporting team member growth.
• Awareness of People Management principles for leading a software development team.
• Strong understanding of Software Development principles relevant to managing technical teams.
• Developing skills in delivering Technical Presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Solid understanding of Technical Project Management principles.
• Solid understanding of Requirements and their importance in software development.

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.

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