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
4+ years presenting to executive audiences
Experience architecting ai solutions for enterprises
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.
  • As a Fortune 500 company, Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity and empathy, providing tools to grow and support for the long haul.

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 available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years HR or financial domain expertise
  • 4+ years presenting to executive audiences
  • Experience architecting AI solutions for enterprises
  • Knowledge of LLM orchestration and RAG
  • Expertise in data privacy and compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Visceral curiosity for Agentic AI and MCP
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid prototyping
  • Partner-centric mindset for SI success
  • Ability to translate complex tech to business value
  • Sun-drenched optimism and collaborative drive

Key Requirements

  • Sr. FDE Enterprise Architect: 5+ years experience
  • Principal FDE Enterprise Architect: 7+ years experience
  • 5+ years of Workday platform experience
  • Ability to travel up to 40%

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