Workday is seeking a Principal Agent Development Engineer for their Agent Platform team, focusing on building and scaling AI-driven agentic systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in Python and machine learning, and will play a key role in enhancing the trust and security of AI agents
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 and specialized sandbox environments to rigorously test and secure AI agents across the ecosystem.
The position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of agent development, operation, security, and identity for a global user base.
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Workday is seeking a Principal Agent Development Engineer for their Agent Platform team, focusing on building and scaling AI-driven agentic systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in Python and machine learning, and will play a key role in enhancing the trust and security of AI agents.
Salary
Base: $182,400 - $309,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including flexible work options
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
12+ years software engineering experience
5+ years Python coding expertise
5+ years production ML/autonomous systems
Experience with agentic frameworks like Langchain or CrewAI
Knowledge of MCP servers and AI gateways
Nice-to-have
Familiarity with Claude Code or Cursor tools
Experience with AWS cloud environments
Exposure to Amazon Bedrock or Google ADK
Hands-on containerization with Docker/Kubernetes
Strong communication and mentorship skills
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent
12+ years total experience in software engineering
Deep expertise in Python and production ML systems