Principal Agent Development Engineer - Agent Platform

Workday

Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Base: $182,400 - $309,600 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
12+ years software engineering experience
5+ years python production coding
5+ years machine learning autonomous systems
Workday is seeking a Principal Agent Development Engineer to join their fully remote Agent Platform team, focused on enhancing AI-powered systems for trust and safety in agentic products. The role requires extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in Python and machine learning, to build scalable solutions that optimize customer experiences

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on building the intelligent data backbone and verified trust systems that power Workday's AI and Agents.
  • You will develop adversarial agents and specialized sandbox environments to rigorously test and secure AI agents across the ecosystem.
  • The position offers a unique opportunity at the intersection of agent development, operation, security, and identity within a people-first culture.

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Workday is seeking a Principal Agent Development Engineer to join their fully remote Agent Platform team, focused on enhancing AI-powered systems for trust and safety in agentic products. The role requires extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in Python and machine learning, to build scalable solutions that optimize customer experiences.

Salary

Base: $182,400 - $309,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package described as linked

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years software engineering experience
  • 5+ years Python production coding
  • 5+ years Machine Learning autonomous systems
  • Agentic framework expertise Langchain CrewAI
  • End-to-end agentic architecture knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Claude Code or Cursor tools
  • Familiarity with AWS cloud environments
  • Knowledge of MCP servers and AI gateways
  • Containerization skills Docker Kubernetes
  • Exposure to Amazon Bedrock or Google ADK

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent
  • 12+ years total software engineering experience
  • 5+ years designing production ML/autonomous systems
  • Deep expertise in modular Python code libraries

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