Senior Manager, Machine Learning Engineering

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Primary location base pyy range: $232,000 usd - $3...
Hybrid (50% in-office or field visits quarterly)
Ai agent development
Llms, rag, orchestration frameworks
Production-grade ai
Workday is seeking a Senior Manager for Machine Learning Engineering to lead the development of AI agents for HR and Finance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering leadership, particularly within AI/ML, and will be responsible for building and mentoring a high-performing team while 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 will be responsible for building and mentoring a high-performing engineering team, driving technical excellence and ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable and secure AI agent solutions.
  • 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 HR and Finance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering leadership, particularly within AI/ML, and will be responsible for building and mentoring a high-performing team while 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 bonus plan or stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI agent development
  • LLMs, RAG, orchestration frameworks
  • production-grade AI
  • enterprise-grade AI architectures
  • API integration, large-scale automation

Nice-to-have

  • curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm
  • teamwork and collaboration
  • continuous improvement and learning

Key Requirements

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

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