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Workday is seeking a Forward Deployed Partner Architect to join their elite FD team in Pleasanton, CA. This role involves collaborating with Global System Integrators to design and implement AI-driven solutions that deliver measurable outcomes for enterprise clients.
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Job Summary
The Forward Deployed team bridges the gap between possibility and practicality by co-innovating with strategic partners to accelerate Workday AI adoption.
As a technical bridge between the platform and Global System Integrators, you will architect bespoke Proof of Concepts and lead Agent Test Drives to showcase unique data models and security frameworks.
You will act as a trusted advisor navigating complex global security requirements while funneling real-world challenges back into the product development roadmap.
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Workday is seeking a Forward Deployed Partner Architect to join their elite FD team in Pleasanton, CA. This role involves collaborating with Global System Integrators to design and implement AI-driven solutions that deliver measurable outcomes for enterprise clients.
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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
7+ years technology solution design experience
Expertise in LLM orchestration and RAG
Experience with Global System Integrators
Ability to present to CXOs and Security Architects
Nice-to-have
Visceral curiosity for Agents and MCP
Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid prototyping
Partner-centric mindset for SI success
Strong consultative rigor in architectural diagrams
Sun-drenched optimism and collaborative drive
Key Requirements
Sr. FDE Enterprise Architect: 5+ years HR/financials/IT expertise
Principal FDE Enterprise Architect: 7+ years solution design
5+ years presenting to technical, business, and executive audiences