Staff Data Engineer

Staff Software Engineer

Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey as a Staff Software Engineer! As a technical leader on the team, you'll be a driving force behind their success, providing them with the technical guidance and support they need to thrive. Together, you'll tackle exciting challenges and deliver impactful solutions that leave a lasting impact. By mentoring and empowering your teammates, you'll witness their growth and contribute to a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, you'll bring innovative ideas to life and shape the future of cutting-edge projects. Your commitment to code quality and continuous improvement will ensure that you're always pushing boundaries and delivering exceptional results. Prepare to make your mark, and be at the forefront of technology, as you embark on this adventure as a Staff Software Engineer!

What You'll Do

• Participate in product discovery to understand stakeholders, customer usage, and product scope
• Break down projects into manageable tasks for efficient development
• Independently develop and enhance features, solutions, and services based on partial definitions
• Lead the team in resolving complex incidents, analyzing root causes, and driving improvements
• Guide and support team members with technical challenges, contributing to their growth and development
• Improve solution quality through code reviews, automated testing, and collaboration with stakeholders
• Represent the team, providing integration assistance, education, and risk mitigation for stakeholders
• Establish key metrics to identify software issues, propose solutions, and drive resolution
• Foster an inclusive environment, encouraging diverse perspectives and open technical discussions

What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field; an advanced degree may be considered in lieu of professional experience
• 6 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized expertise in sub-function and working knowledge of related functions
• Understanding of industry and how work contributes to the achievement of objectives
• Strong proficiency in computer science fundamentals, including knowledge of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented software design, functional programming, and cloud-based distributed systems
• Experience in building and implementing various types of tests to ensure high-quality software
• Demonstrated success in leading initiatives, showing your ability to take ownership and drive projects forward
• Expertise in modern programming languages such as JavaScript, Java, Go, Python, etc., enabling you to contribute effectively to our tech stack
• Skilled in debugging complex systems or applications, with a keen eye for identifying and resolving issues
• Knowledge of mobile computing, databases, database design, cloud infrastructure, and web protocols is a plus, as it will further enhance your contributions to our team
• Availability for after-hours support to address critical customer issues and ensure a reliable and smooth customer experience

Travel Requirements and Working Conditions

• Willingness to travel up to 10% for team and corporate meetings, fostering relationships and representing company interests
• Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, as we embrace flexible work arrangements

How You'll Be Rewarded

Salary range in the US: $129,000.00 - $207,000.00

A discretionary bonus typically paid annually

Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire

401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

The 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.

Why Join Workiva

Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world's most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation—ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world.

At Workiva, you'll bring technology to market that executives, boards, and regulators depend on. The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you're energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we'd love to meet you.

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.

Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.