Senior Manager, Machine Learning Engineering

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Primary location base pyy range: $232,000 usd - $3...
Flexible work (at least 50% in-office time each quarter)
Ai agent development
Llms, rag, orchestration frameworks
Enterprise-grade ai architectures
Workday is seeking a Senior Manager for Machine Learning Engineering to lead the development of AI agents for its HR and Finance sectors. The role involves building and mentoring a high-performing team, driving technical excellence, and ensuring the delivery of scalable AI solutions

Job Summary

  • We’re forming small, senior, cross-functional AI teams that bring together product leaders, machine learning engineers, and full-stack builders to create intelligent agents used by millions of people every day.
  • You’ll work at the intersection of AI, platform architecture, and human workflows, with the autonomy to shape how agents reason, act, and scale responsibly.
  • In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul.

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Workday is seeking a Senior Manager for Machine Learning Engineering to lead the development of AI agents for its HR and Finance sectors. The role involves building and mentoring a high-performing team, driving technical excellence, and ensuring the delivery of scalable AI solutions.

Salary

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $232,000 USD - $348,000 USD; Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $192,300 USD - $348,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus, annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI agent development
  • LLMs, RAG, orchestration frameworks
  • enterprise-grade AI architectures
  • API integration, large-scale automation
  • data privacy, security, compliance

Nice-to-have

  • curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm
  • shaping the future of work
  • production-grade AI deeply embedded

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years software engineering leadership
  • 10+ years mission critical systems design
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree
  • Workday platform experience is a plus

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