Senior/principal Machine Learning Engineer

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $228,000 - $342,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
10+ years applied machine learning experience
4+ years pytorch or tensorflow frameworks
6+ years hosting ml models in production
This role involves designing and building the core ML systems behind Workday's next generation of AI agents within a small, senior cross-functional pod

Job Summary

  • This role involves designing and building the core ML systems behind Workday's next generation of AI agents within a small, senior cross-functional pod.
  • Candidates will implement frameworks for LLM-powered agents including RAG pipelines, workflow orchestration, and evaluation to ensure solutions are scalable and enterprise-ready.
  • The position offers high trust and autonomy to shape how agents reason, act, and scale responsibly while working at the intersection of AI and platform architecture.

Matching Summary

This role involves designing and building the core ML systems behind Workday's next generation of AI agents within a small, senior cross-functional pod.

Salary

Base: $228,000 - $342,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package described as accessible and inclusive

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years applied machine learning experience
  • 4+ years PyTorch or TensorFlow frameworks
  • 6+ years hosting ML models in production
  • 3+ years Large Language Models (LLMs) experience
  • 6+ years cloud computing platforms AWS GCP

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with graph neural network models
  • Background in autonomous agent orchestration
  • Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
  • Deep understanding of statistical analysis
  • Proven track record in agile sprint planning

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math or equivalent
  • Master's or PhD preferred
  • Proven track record leading ML Engineering teams
  • 7+ years experience for Senior level roles
  • 10+ years experience for Principal level roles

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