Forward Deployed Partner Architect

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Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $138,600 - $208,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
5+ years hr or financial domain expertise
7+ years technology solution design experience
Expertise in llm orchestration and agentic workflows
The Forward Deployed Partner Architect position at Workday in Pleasanton, CA, is a fully remote role aimed at bridging technical and business needs within enterprise AI solutions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in technology solution design, particularly within human resources and financial domains

Job Summary

  • The Forward Deployed team bridges the gap between possibility and practicality by co-innovating with strategic partners to accelerate Workday AI adoption.
  • As a technical bridge, you will empower Global System Integrators to drive joint consumption through hands-on prototyping of agentic workflows.
  • You will act as a trusted advisor navigating complex security and compliance requirements while funneling real-world challenges back into the product roadmap.

Matching Summary

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The Forward Deployed Partner Architect position at Workday in Pleasanton, CA, is a fully remote role aimed at bridging technical and business needs within enterprise AI solutions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in technology solution design, particularly within human resources and financial domains.

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 arrangements

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years HR or financial domain expertise
  • 7+ years technology solution design experience
  • Expertise in LLM orchestration and agentic workflows
  • Experience presenting to CXOs and Security Architects
  • Ability to architect bespoke POCs and roadmaps

Nice-to-have

  • Visceral curiosity for Agents, RAG, and MCP
  • Comfort with ambiguity and building while flying
  • Strong consultative rigor in creating business cases
  • Understanding of SI business models
  • Sun-drenched optimism and collaborative drive

Key Requirements

  • Sr FDE Enterprise Architect: 5+ years HR/Financials/IT experience
  • Principal FDE Enterprise Architect: 7+ years solution design experience
  • 4+ years experience presenting to executive audiences
  • 5+ years Workday experience preferred
  • Ability to travel up to 40%

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