Forward Deployed Partner Architect

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $138,600 - $208,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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5+ years hr or financial domain expertise
5+ years technology solution design experience
4+ years presenting to executive audiences
** Workday is seeking a Forward Deployed Partner Architect to bridge the technical gap between their AI solutions and Global System Integrators. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technology solution design and a strong understanding of AI architecture, with a collaborative mindset to foster partnerships. The role offers a flexible working environment and competitive compensation within a supportive company culture. **

Job Summary

  • The Forward Deployed team is an elite unit designed to bridge the gap between possibility and practicality by co-innovating with strategic partners.
  • You will empower partners to drive joint consumption by architecting bespoke Proof of Concepts and leading Agent Test Drives that showcase unique data models.
  • As a Fortune 500 company, Workday offers trust to take risks, tools to grow, and support from a company invested in your long-term development.

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** Workday is seeking a Forward Deployed Partner Architect to bridge the technical gap between their AI solutions and Global System Integrators. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technology solution design and a strong understanding of AI architecture, with a collaborative mindset to foster partnerships. The role offers a flexible working environment and competitive compensation within a supportive company culture. **

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
  • 5+ years technology solution design experience
  • 4+ years presenting to executive audiences
  • Expertise in AI agents, LLMs, RAG, and MCP
  • Experience with Global System Integrators

Nice-to-have

  • Visceral curiosity for agentic AI technologies
  • Comfortable building while flying the plane
  • Expert-level architectural diagramming skills
  • Understanding of SI business models
  • Ability to navigate complex security compliance

Key Requirements

  • Sr. FDE Enterprise Architect: 5+ years HR/financial expertise
  • Principal FDE Enterprise Architect: 7+ years solution design
  • 5+ years of Workday platform experience
  • Ability to travel up to 40% on-site
  • Experience presenting to technical and business executives

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