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
Experience with llm orchestration and rag
The role serves as the technical bridge between Workday's platform and Global System Integrators to make agentic AI real for enterprises

Job Summary

  • The role serves as the technical bridge between Workday's platform and Global System Integrators to make agentic AI real for enterprises.
  • Candidates will lead hands-on builds of bespoke Proof of Concepts that showcase unique data models, security frameworks, and governance capabilities.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least 50% time in-office or in the field while providing trust to take risks and tools to grow.

Matching Summary

The role serves as the technical bridge between Workday's platform and Global System Integrators to make agentic AI real for enterprises.

Salary

Base: $138,600 - $208,000 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

  • 5+ years HR or financial domain expertise
  • 4+ years presenting to executive audiences
  • Experience with LLM orchestration and RAG
  • Expertise in MCP and A2A integration protocols
  • Ability to travel up to 40% on-site

Nice-to-have

  • Visceral curiosity for Agentic AI systems
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid prototyping
  • Partner-centric mindset for SI success
  • Strong consultative rigor in architectural diagrams
  • Experience with multi-cloud enterprise landscapes

Key Requirements

  • Sr. FDE Enterprise Architect: 5+ years experience
  • Principal FDE Enterprise Architect: 7+ years experience
  • 5+ years of Workday platform experience
  • Travel availability up to 40%

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