Principal Agent Development Engineer - Agent Platform

Workday

Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Base: $182,400 - $273,600 usd (atlanta); base: $17...
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12+ years software engineering experience
5+ years python development
5+ years production ml autonomous systems
** Workday is seeking a Principal Agent Development Engineer to join their remote Agent Platform team, focusing on enhancing AI capabilities within their systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, specifically with Python and machine learning, and a passion for building reliable agentic products. **

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 the opportunity to impact 31 million global users by acting as a crucial optimizer and gatekeeper of quality for next-generation agentic products.

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** Workday is seeking a Principal Agent Development Engineer to join their remote Agent Platform team, focusing on enhancing AI capabilities within their systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, specifically with Python and machine learning, and a passion for building reliable agentic products. **

Salary

Base: $182,400 - $273,600 USD (Atlanta); Base: $173,300 - $309,600 USD (Other US); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including flexible work options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years software engineering experience
  • 5+ years Python development
  • 5+ years production ML autonomous systems
  • Agentic framework expertise Langchain CrewAI
  • Adversarial testing and security guardrails

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Langraph or ADK frameworks
  • Familiarity with MCP servers and AI gateways
  • Hands-on containerization Docker Kubernetes
  • Knowledge of Amazon Bedrock or Google ADK
  • Experience with agentic coding tools Cursor

Key Requirements

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

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