Forward Deployed Enterprise Architect

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $138,600 usd - $208,000 usd; bonus/equity: m...
Hybrid (50% in-office/field engagement)
Architecting bespoke proof of concepts
Leading agent test drives
Designing customer-specific ai roadmaps
Workday is seeking a Forward Deployed Enterprise Architect to bridge technical solutions with global system integrators, focusing on the implementation of AI-driven human capital and financial management. The role emphasizes architectural co-innovation, rapid prototyping, and technical diplomacy, requiring extensive experience in technology design and implementation. Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of AI and enterprise architecture, alongside a consultative mindset

Job Summary

  • Your mission is to accelerate the adoption of Workday’s AI Human Capital and Financial management solutions by co-innovating with our most strategic partners and customers.
  • As a Forward Deployed Enterprise Architect, you are the technical bridge between our platform and our Global System Integrators (SIs).
  • 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 Forward Deployed Enterprise Architect to bridge technical solutions with global system integrators, focusing on the implementation of AI-driven human capital and financial management. The role emphasizes architectural co-innovation, rapid prototyping, and technical diplomacy, requiring extensive experience in technology design and implementation. Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of AI and enterprise architecture, alongside a consultative mindset.

Salary

Base: $138,600 USD - $208,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or commission/bonus, annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • architecting bespoke Proof of Concepts
  • leading Agent Test Drives
  • designing customer-specific AI roadmaps
  • hands-on build of bespoke POCs
  • architect AI for the enterprise
  • ecosystem integration strategies

Nice-to-have

  • sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • courageous collaborators
  • curious minds
  • visceral curiosity for Agents, LLMs, RAG, MCP
  • comfortable with ambiguity
  • thrive when building the plane while flying it

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of extensive HR, financials or IT domain expertise
  • 5+ years of technology solution design experience
  • 4+ years presenting to technical, business, and executive audiences
  • 7+ years of technology solution design experience
  • 7+ years presenting to technical, business, and executive audiences
  • 5+ years of Workday experience
  • Ability to travel up to 40%

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