Engineering Manager - Admin Pillar at Workiva, Inc.

As an Engineering Manager in the Platform Administration Pillar, you will lead the team responsible for the core identity, authentication, and authorization services that power the Workiva platform. Your team builds the secure, scalable foundation that validates every user and service request, enabling compliant growth and seamless interactions across all products. You'll drive the development of high-performance APIs, SDKs, and admin experiences that reduce latency, improve reliability, and make secure development the easiest path for internal teams and external developers integrating with Workiva.What You'll DoLeadership & Team ManagementLead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers focused on authentication, authorization, and administrative platform servicesProvide hands-on coaching, performance feedback, and growth opportunities for engineers at varying experience levelsFoster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-ownership team culture grounded in trust, accountability, and continuous improvementTechnical Strategy & ExecutionOversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of foundational services that support identity management, secure access, and cross-platform administrationGuide architectural decisions to ensure platform scalability, reliability, and alignment with Workiva's long-term technical visionEnsure engineering best practices around security, testing, operational excellence, and documentationDrive improvements in latency, service availability, developer experience, and integration usability across internal and external interfacesCross-Functional CollaborationPartner closely with Product, Security, and Platform Engineering leaders to define roadmaps, scope requirements, and deliver secure, compliant solutionsWork with internal engineering teams and external developers to understand integration needs and remove frictionPromote alignment with Workiva's enterprise identity and access management strategiesOperational ExcellenceMaintain high service availability and performance across mission-critical authentication and authorization systemsChampion observability, incident response readiness, and continuous operational improvementsReduce complexity through simplification, automation, and thoughtful system designWhat You'll NeedMinimum QualificationsUndergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field4+ years of experience in a related engineering role2+ years of experience in a people management rolePreferred QualificationsDemonstrated experience managing and developing high-performing engineering teamsDeep technical background in distributed systems, identity platforms, authentication/authorization protocols, or platform foundational servicesExperience with identity technologies such as OAuth, OIDC, SAML, JWT, RBAC/ABAC, SCIM, or similarProven ability to lead teams delivering secure, reliable, high-scale backend servicesEffective cross-functional communication skills and ability to influence technical direction across teamsA mindset centered on enabling developers, improving platform usability, and delivering secure-by-default solutionsExperience with enterprise identity or access management systemsBackground in cloud-native architectures (GCP, AWS, or similar).Familiarity with Kubernetes, microservices, and modern DevOps practicesExperience supporting external developer platforms or building foundational SDKs/APIsWhy It MattersOpportunity to lead a highly visible team that underpins the entire Workiva platformDrive foundational identity and security capabilities at large scale.Work in a people-first culture that values autonomy, innovation, and professional growthCollaborate with talented teams solving complex, high-impact engineering challengesPhysical Requirements and Working ConditionsEmbrace your inner wanderlust - expect up to 15% travelStay 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 cafeHow 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 packageThe 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.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 [email protected] 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.#LI-MJ2