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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer, Growth - **Company:** Workiva, Inc. - **Location:** Ames, IA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $129,000.0 - $210,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Software as a Service, Software Quality, Relational Databases, Cursor, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Large Language Models, Kotlin, Information Technology - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18194655?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18194655%2FStaff-Software-Engineer-Growth-Iowa-Ames ## About the Role We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and scaling of AI-powered applications and agent-driven experiences built on the Workiva platform. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives at the intersection of hands-on building and technical leadership. Someone who can navigate ambiguity, drive architectural decisions, and influence across teams to deliver meaningful business outcomes., * 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with a track record of delivering complex systems or products from concept to production. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications * Strong experience with one or more of: TypeScript, Java/Kotlin, Go, or similar modern languages, along with relational databases such as Postgres and noSQL solutions like MongoDB. * Strong foundation in Account concepts and how they can be applied in software solutions * Experience building and shipping AI-powered features, such as LLM integrations, copilots, or agent-based workflows, in customer-facing applications. * Familiarity with AI development platforms and tools such as OpenAI, Claude, Cursor, or similar. * Proven ability to operate in ambiguous environments and drive solutions from early-stage ideas to production systems. * Strong systems design skills, with the ability to balance rapid iteration and long-term scalability. * Experience influencing technical direction beyond your immediate team. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to navigate trade-offs and align stakeholders. * A proactive, product-minded approach with a passion for building and learning. * Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms and modern SaaS architectures. Travel Requirements & Working Conditions * Up to 10% travel for team jams and internal developer conference * Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office ## Description As a Staff Engineer, you'll shape technical strategy, mentor engineers, and solve complex problems that span systems and domains. You'll work across our modern stack, primarily TypeScript, Java/Kotlin, and Postgres (SQL) and make significant hands-on contributions to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality software. AI is central to both how we build and what we build: you'll help develop LLM-powered features and workflows, so we expect fluency with tools such as Claude, OpenAI Codex and/or Cursor to create intelligent, user-facing capabilities. What You'll Do Drive 01 product development and iteration * Build and iterate on new AI-powered product concepts from prototype to production, using rapid feedback loops to validate and refine ideas. You will be building a lot. * Partner closely with Product and Design to shape problem definition, test hypotheses, and evolve solutions based on user and business impact. * Make pragmatic trade-offs between speed and scalability, knowing when to optimize for learning versus long-term durability. Own architecture, and scale what works * Define and evolve architecture for emerging products, enabling a path from early experiments to reliable, scalable systems. * Lead technical discovery and implementation for ambiguous, high-impact initiatives that span multiple systems. * Establish patterns, frameworks, and guardrails that allow teams to move quickly without sacrificing quality. Act as a technical force multiplier * Set a high bar for code quality, system design, and operational excellence while maintaining a bias toward action and delivery. * Unblock teams, navigate cross-team dependencies, and drive alignment in fast-moving, evolving problem spaces. * Identify technical risks early and shape the roadmap to support both near-term delivery and long-term sustainability, again with heavy influence from AI. Lead and influence across teams * Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across projects and teams. * Collaborate with Product, UX, and stakeholders to align on priorities, trade-offs, and outcomes. * Contribute to a culture of experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement., Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) - [Reimagining the Developer Experience: The AI Advantage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1398-reimagining-the-developer-experience-the-ai-advantage) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)