Staff GTM Systems Engineer
TL;DR
Workiva needs a seasoned Salesforce architect—someone who can set the rules, build the guardrails, and keep the whole GTM machine humming without breaking a sweat.
Your job: own the blueprints for Salesforce, Workato, and the plumbing that connects them; decide what gets coded versus what gets clicked; make sure nothing melts when it scales.
Daily work: design the hard stuff, review what the team ships, build CI/CD pipelines that don't leak, mentor engineers toward independence, and keep technical debt from eating the budget.
Who fits: 8+ years deep in Salesforce guts, Platform Developer I cert in hand, proven track record architecting enterprise solutions, and the soft skills to lift a team without micromanaging.
Why it matters: you're not just fixing today's problems—you're building the foundation so tomorrow's problems don't exist. Salary $151–242k, equity, and the autonomy to shape how a whole systems team works.
Job Description
The GTM Systems Staff Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for architecture, governance, technical excellence and DevOps across our go-to-market systems. This role focuses on enabling the team to efficiently deliver scalable, maintainable solutions using appropriate technology choices and best practices for systems such as Salesforce and Workato.
What You’ll Do
Architecture
Define and maintain technical architecture standards and design patternsEstablish governance frameworks to ensure appropriate use of declarative vs. programmatic solutionsCreate, review and approve technical designs for major initiatives and complex problemsEnsure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with Salesforce and Engineering best practices across our GTM Systems stack
Technical Leadership
Be the Technical Lead on long-term, business-critical initiatives such as Order to CashDesign and implement solutions and POCs for our most complex problems
DevOps & Technical Infrastructure
Design and implement mature CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation, ensuring deployment reliability and reducing manual overheadBuild monitoring and observability solutionsManage technical environments and sandbox strategy
Test Automation
Establish tooling and technical foundations for quality test automationOversee technical implementation of test automation across frameworks such as Apex, Jest, and UI Automation tooling
Technical Debt & System Optimization
Identify and prioritize technical debt based on business impactArchitect and implement solutions to address system scaling limitsDocument technical systems and architecture decisions
Team Enablement & Mentorship
Mentor engineers and admins on technical best practicesConduct design reviews and code reviews to elevate team capabilityCreate technical documentation, patterns, and reusable componentsBuild technical team’s capability to work more independently
What You’ll Need
Minimum Qualifications
8+ years of Salesforce development and architecture experienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; MBA or Master's degree is a plus, or equivalent work experienceSalesforce Certified Platform Developer I (required)
Preferred Qualifications
Deep expertise in Salesforce platform capabilities (Apex, LWC, Flow, declarative tools)Experience building out Enterprise-grade best practices and technical frameworksProven track record architecting scalable, enterprise-grade Salesforce solutionsStrong understanding of Salesforce data model, security model, and governor limitsExperience with DevOps practices, CI/CD tools, and version control (Git, Copado, Gearset, Flosum or similar)Demonstrated expertise and hands-on experience with Workato and other integration/automation and ETL tools (Mulesoft, Boomi, Informatica etc.)Experience with Marketing Systems such as Marketo or HubspoExperience with other programming languages is preferred (Python, Go, C#, Java)Proven ability to lead complex technical projects to successful completionStrong soft and technical mentorship skillsSalesforce Certified Platform Developer II (preferred)Salesforce Certified Application Architect or System Architect (preferred)
Travel & Working Conditions
Up to 10% travel for in-person team and leadership eventsReliable internet access required for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office
How You’ll Be Rewarded
✅ Salary range in the US: $151,000.00 - $242,000.00
✅ 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.
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 talentacquisition@workiva.com.
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.
Company Details
Company
Workiva
Industry
Software Development
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Funding
682M
Growth
6-month: 3.17%
12-month: 9.71%