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 development
5+ years production ml/autonomous systems
Workday is seeking a Principal Agent Development Engineer for its fully remote Agent Platform team, focusing on enhancing AI-driven agent systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly with Python and machine learning, and a passion for developing innovative, trustworthy agentic products
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 to rigorously test and secure AI agents across the Workday ecosystem.
The position offers a unique opportunity at the intersection of agent development, operation, security, and identity within a people-first culture.
Matching Summary
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Workday is seeking a Principal Agent Development Engineer for its fully remote Agent Platform team, focusing on enhancing AI-driven agent systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly with Python and machine learning, and a passion for developing innovative, trustworthy agentic products.
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 arrangements
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
12+ years software engineering experience
5+ years Python development
5+ years production ML/autonomous systems
Agentic framework expertise Langchain CrewAI
Adversarial agent development and sandboxing
Nice-to-have
Experience with Claude Code or Cursor tools
Familiarity with AWS cloud environments
Knowledge of MCP servers and AI gateways
Containerization skills Docker Kubernetes
Strong communication and mentorship abilities
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent
12+ years extensive experience in software engineering
5+ years writing modular performant Python code
5+ years designing production ML/autonomous systems