Principal/ Senior Software Development Engineer (full Stack)

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $206,400 - $309,600 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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10+ years software engineering experience
7+ years python web framework experience
7+ years relational db postgresql experience
** Workday is seeking a Principal/Senior Software Development Engineer (Full Stack) to join their innovative Agent Factory team in Pleasanton, CA, with a focus on building AI-driven solutions that enhance HR and finance workflows. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly with web development frameworks and relational databases, while contributing to a collaborative and inclusive work environment. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves building production-grade AI agents deeply embedded into Workday's platform rather than research experiments.
  • Engineers will own features end-to-end, collaborating closely with machine learning engineers and product managers to ship scalable systems.
  • The company offers a flexible work approach requiring at least half of the time spent in-office or with customers each quarter.

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** Workday is seeking a Principal/Senior Software Development Engineer (Full Stack) to join their innovative Agent Factory team in Pleasanton, CA, with a focus on building AI-driven solutions that enhance HR and finance workflows. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly with web development frameworks and relational databases, while contributing to a collaborative and inclusive work environment. **

Salary

Base: $206,400 - $309,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years software engineering experience
  • 7+ years Python web framework experience
  • 7+ years Relational DB PostgreSQL experience
  • Hands-on AI agent development experience
  • Cloud environment SaaS product operations

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with LangChain or LangGraph
  • Knowledge of distributed system architecture
  • Familiarity with Elasticsearch
  • Exposure to Java backend languages
  • Experience with TypeScript frontend

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years software engineering experience (Principal)
  • 8+ years software engineering experience (Senior)
  • US work authorization required (implied by location)

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