Sr. Software Engineer

Workiva Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 111,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

RSUs (Restricted Stock Units)

401(k) match

Job summary

Workiva Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions across a modern tech stack, including Java, Kotlin, Go on the backend and TypeScript, React, and Dart on the frontend.

You will leverage AI tooling to accelerate development, collaborate with product owners and designers, and write clean, well-tested code while mentoring junior engineers and driving best practices across the team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong foundation in computer science, including data structures, algorithms, OOP, and cloud-based distributed systems.
• Expertise in modern programming languages such as Dart, React, TypeScript, Go, Java, and/or Kotlin.
• Expertise in debugging complex systems or applications.
• Experience as a technical mentor and in agile development environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions meeting business and technical requirements.
• Utilize AI tooling to accelerate development and enhance features.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and stakeholders to refine requirements and align with product vision.
• Write clean, maintainable code following industry standards and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and consistency.
• Develop and execute test plans and automated tests for Workiva solutions.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across services and applications.
• Collaborate with support teams to triage production issues and improve reliability.
• Engage in product discovery activities to derive insights and identify opportunities for innovation.

Skills

Dart

React

TypeScript

Go

Java

Kotlin

Debugging

Mentorship

Agile

SOA

Communication

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Join Workiva as a Senior Software Engineer and explore a world of innovation where you'll leverage a diverse and cutting-edge tech stack in an AI enabled organization. From Java, Kotlin, and Go on the backend to TypeScript, React and Dart on the frontend, our technology ecosystem is rich and varied. We prioritize candidates with experience in modern OOP languages and contemporary technologies, while also valuing adaptability and quick learning abilities, ensuring you can make a significant impact regardless of your technical background.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions that meet business and technical requirements
• Utilize cutting edge AI tooling to both accelerate development as well as enhance platform features
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and other stakeholders to understand and refine project requirements and ensure alignment with product vision and strategy
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that follows industry best practices and coding standards
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members to ensure code quality and consistency
• Deliver and document team or group level technical solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and automated tests (unit, integration, functional, etc.) with Workiva solutions in mind to ensure software quality and reliability
• Debug and troubleshoot complex issues across multiple service and application contexts using tools and techniques appropriate for the problem
• Collaborate with support teams in triaging and resolving production issues to ensure customer satisfaction
• Participate in product discovery activities with customers and stakeholders to gain insights, validate hypotheses, and identify opportunities for innovation
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to identify problems, suggest solutions, and drive continuous improvement
• Mentor and coach other engineers both technically and culturally, providing guidance and support to help them grow and achieve their full potential
• Communicate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences, using clear and concise language

What You’ll Need

Minimum Qualifications 2+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

• 4+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong foundation in computer science, including expertise in data structures, algorithms, object-oriented software design, and working with cloud-based distributed systems
• Demonstrated expertise in modern programming languages such as Dart, React, TypeScript, Go, Java, and/or Kotlin
• Expertise in debugging complex systems or applications
• Experience as a technical mentor preferred, with the ability to coach and mentor junior engineers
• Experience working in an agile development environment preferred, with a focus on continuous improvement and delivery
• Experience developing for service-oriented architecture is a plus
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and adaptability skills, with a commitment to staying up-to-date with new technologies and best practices in software engineering

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Embrace your inner wanderlust – expect up to 15% travel

Stay virtually untethered with the power of reliable internet access, enabling you to work remotely from your chosen spot, whether that’s your home office or a beachside café

How You’ll Be Rewarded

Salary range in the US: $111,000.00 - $180,000.00

• A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
• Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
• 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

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.

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 [e-mail].

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.