Manager, Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

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About the Team

Welcome to the Security Products organization at Workday! We are a creative and innovative team focused on building Customer IAM and Security Tools and technologies that enable our customers to create secure experiences and protect their data on the Workday platform. We build performant, scalable, reliable and globally distributed technology used by many of the most successful companies if that sounds like fun, come join us!

About the Role

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Manager within Workday's Security Products Organization, you will be a key player, not only in leading a team(s) of SDET engineers, but also in helping us define and optimize our build, test and automation strategies to drive quality and productivity throughout the organization. You will partner closely with other engineering leaders to help deliver some of the most critical initiatives in the company, while maintaining our customers high degree of trust in the platform.

The ideal candidate will be experienced as an SDET and or QA lead, with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of build, test and automation pipelines. They should also have expert level familiarity with unit, integration, end to end testing tools and technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Mentoring: Provide thoughtful career and professional development mentoring to your team that lets your team grow and accomplish great things.

• Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership to your team, ensuring cohesion, and motivation while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

• Technical Expertise: Utilize your experience in build, test and automation of distributed cloud/SaaS systems to guide and support your team(s) and develop org-wide strategies and best practices.

• Collaboration: Provide guidance to other leaders on how to raise the bar on quality and productivity and work closely with other leaders to ensure timely delivery of critical company objectives.

• Communication: Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical ideas effectively to different stakeholders.

• Project Management: Be adept at estimating technical work and timelines, and help prioritize sprint work across teams to meet deadlines and keep projects on track.

About You

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Manager to join our team. If you are a strong leader with a passion for delivering high-quality software and creating an inclusive and collaborative environment where high-performing engineers can thrive, we want you to be a part of our growing family!

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 7+ years of experience in an SDET or QA role

• 3+ years of experience as a lead engineer for a SDET or QA team

• 1+ years of experience in an engineering management role

Other Qualifications:

• Significant hands-on experience with build/test/automation pipelines

• Deep understanding of automation methodologies and tooling

• Ability to review and be a gate for automation code

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High EQ with proven ability to lead and motivate engineering teams.

• Strong project management, prioritization, and time management skills.

• Strong technical background with a passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends.

• Knowledge of Identity and Access Management technology is a very strong plus.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidates compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workdays comprehensive benefits, please click here .

Primary Location: USA.CA.PleasantonPrimary Location Base Pay Range: $161,600 USD - $242,400 USDAdditional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $134,900 USD - $242,400 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, were 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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