Senior/principal Machine Learning Engineer

Workday

Atlanta, GA, USA
Base: $228,000 - $342,000 usd (atlanta); base: $19...
Fully remote
10+ years applied machine learning experience
4+ years pytorch or tensorflow framework experience
6+ years hosting ml models in production at scale
Workday is seeking a Senior/Principal Machine Learning Engineer to join their Agent Factory team, focusing on designing and building production-grade AI systems. The role emphasizes collaboration across cross-functional teams and requires extensive experience in machine learning, cloud computing, and leadership in engineering teams

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.
  • The position requires implementing frameworks for LLM-powered agents including RAG pipelines, workflow orchestration, and evaluation loops to ensure enterprise-ready solutions.
  • Candidates must have a proven track record of leading ML engineering teams while fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.

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Workday is seeking a Senior/Principal Machine Learning Engineer to join their Agent Factory team, focusing on designing and building production-grade AI systems. The role emphasizes collaboration across cross-functional teams and requires extensive experience in machine learning, cloud computing, and leadership in engineering teams.

Salary

Base: $228,000 - $342,000 USD (Atlanta); Base: $190,600 - $342,000 USD (Other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with graph neural network models
  • Strong background in statistical analysis and NLP
  • Ability to solve ambiguous open-ended problems
  • Track record of mentoring and leading teams
  • Deep understanding of autonomous agent architectures

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's or PhD preferred
  • 7-10+ years total experience in data science or ML engineering
  • Proven leadership in managing development lifecycles and sprint planning

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