Forward Deployed Partner Architect

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $138,600 - $208,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
5+ years hr or financial domain expertise
4+ years presenting to executive audiences
Experience with llm orchestration and rag
The Forward Deployed team is an elite unit designed to bridge the gap between possible and practical by co-innovating with strategic partners

Job Summary

  • The Forward Deployed team is an elite unit designed to bridge the gap between possible and practical by co-innovating with strategic partners.
  • You will empower partners to drive joint consumption by architecting bespoke Proof of Concepts that showcase unique data models and security frameworks.
  • This role requires a master translator capable of distilling complex LLM orchestration into clear business outcomes for CXOs while maintaining technical credibility.

Matching Summary

The Forward Deployed team is an elite unit designed to bridge the gap between possible and practical by co-innovating with strategic partners.

Salary

Base: $138,600 - $208,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years HR or financial domain expertise
  • 4+ years presenting to executive audiences
  • Experience with LLM orchestration and RAG
  • Workday platform implementation experience
  • Designing data flows and integration strategies

Nice-to-have

  • Visceral curiosity for Agentic AI systems
  • Comfortable building while flying the plane
  • Expertise in MCP and A2A protocols
  • Strong partner-centric consulting mindset
  • Ability to navigate complex security compliance

Key Requirements

  • Sr FDE Enterprise Architect: 5+ years HR/financials/IT domain expertise
  • Principal FDE Enterprise Architect: 7+ years solution design experience
  • 5+ years of Workday experience required
  • Ability to travel up to 40% on-site
  • Experience presenting to technical, business, and executive audiences

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