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
Expertise in llm orchestration and rag
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.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm where employees are given trust to take risks and tools to grow.

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
  • Expertise in LLM orchestration and RAG
  • Experience designing enterprise software implementations
  • Knowledge of MCP and A2A integration protocols

Nice-to-have

  • Visceral curiosity for Agentic AI systems
  • Comfort with ambiguity and rapid prototyping
  • Strong consultative rigor for architectural diagrams
  • Understanding of SI business models
  • Ability to navigate complex global security requirements

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% on-site
  • Expert-level skills in creating technology roadmaps

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