Principal Agent Development Engineer - Agent Platform
Workday
Atlanta, GA, USA
Base: $182,400 - $309,600 usd depending on locatio...
Fully remote
12+ years software engineering experience
5+ years python coding expertise
5+ years production ml/autonomous systems
Workday is seeking a Principal Agent Development Engineer for its Agent Platform team in Atlanta, GA, focusing on building AI-powered agent systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly with Python and machine learning, and will contribute to enhancing the trust and security of AI agents in a collaborative, people-first culture
Job Summary
This role focuses on building the intelligent data backbone and verified trust systems that power Workday's AI and Agents.
You will develop and deploy adversarial agents and specialized sandbox environments to rigorously test and secure AI agents across the ecosystem.
The position offers the opportunity to tackle unique challenges in Agentic AI utilizing exclusive, high-integrity enterprise datasets at a global scale.
Matching Summary
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Workday is seeking a Principal Agent Development Engineer for its Agent Platform team in Atlanta, GA, focusing on building AI-powered agent systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly with Python and machine learning, and will contribute to enhancing the trust and security of AI agents in a collaborative, people-first culture.
Salary
Base: $182,400 - $309,600 USD depending on location; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including flexible work options
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
12+ years software engineering experience
5+ years Python coding expertise
5+ years production ML/autonomous systems
Experience with agentic frameworks like Langchain or CrewAI
Knowledge of MCP servers and AI gateways
Nice-to-have
Familiarity with Claude Code or Cursor tools
Experience with AWS cloud environments
Knowledge of containerization technologies
Exposure to Amazon Bedrock or Google ADK
Strong communication and mentorship skills
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent
12+ years total experience in software engineering
5+ years writing modular Python code
5+ years designing production ML/autonomous systems