Forward Deployed Partner Architect

Workday Inc

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $138,600 - $208,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Flexible work (at least 50% in-office time quarterly)
5+ years hr or financial domain expertise
Experience with llm orchestration and rag
Proven track record presenting to cxos
Workday Inc is seeking a Forward Deployed Partner Architect who will bridge the gap between their platform and global system integrators, focusing on AI solutions for enterprise customers. The role requires extensive experience in technology design and implementation, with responsibilities including co-innovation with partners, prototyping, and ensuring seamless integration of AI technologies

Job Summary

  • The Forward Deployed team bridges the gap between possible and practical by co-innovating with strategic partners to accelerate AI adoption.
  • As a technical bridge, you will empower Global System Integrators to drive joint consumption through bespoke Proof of Concepts and Agent Test Drives.
  • You will act as a trusted advisor navigating complex global security requirements while funneling real-world challenges back into the product development roadmap.

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Workday Inc is seeking a Forward Deployed Partner Architect who will bridge the gap between their platform and global system integrators, focusing on AI solutions for enterprise customers. The role requires extensive experience in technology design and implementation, with responsibilities including co-innovation with partners, prototyping, and ensuring seamless integration of AI technologies.

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 arrangements

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years HR or financial domain expertise
  • Experience with LLM orchestration and RAG
  • Proven track record presenting to CXOs
  • Expertise in enterprise security and compliance
  • Ability to design bespoke AI roadmaps

Nice-to-have

  • Visceral curiosity for Agent System of Record
  • Comfort with ambiguity and rapid prototyping
  • Strong consultative rigor in architectural diagrams
  • Deep understanding of SI business models
  • Experience with MCP and A2A integration standards

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
  • Ability to travel up to 40% for client engagements

Work Rights

Not specified

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