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
7+ years technology solution design experience
Expertise in llm orchestration and rag
The Forward Deployed team is an elite unit designed to bridge the gap between the possible and the practical by co-innovating with strategic partners

Job Summary

  • The Forward Deployed team is an elite unit designed to bridge the gap between the possible and the 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.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least half of your time each quarter in the office or field with customers and partners.

Matching Summary

The Forward Deployed team is an elite unit designed to bridge the gap between the possible and the 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 including flexible work options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years HR or financial domain expertise
  • 7+ years technology solution design experience
  • Expertise in LLM orchestration and RAG
  • Experience presenting to CXOs and Security Architects
  • Ability to travel up to 40% for client engagement

Nice-to-have

  • Visceral curiosity for Agentic AI and MCP
  • Comfortable building solutions while flying the plane
  • Strong consultative rigor in architectural diagramming
  • Deep understanding of SI business models
  • Sun-drenched optimism and genuine care culture fit

Key Requirements

  • Sr. FDE Enterprise Architect: 5+ years HR/Financials/IT experience
  • Principal FDE Enterprise Architect: 7+ years solution design experience
  • 5+ years Workday platform experience required
  • 5+ years experience presenting to technical and executive audiences

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