Forward Deployed Partner Architect

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $138,600 - $208,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
5+ years hr or financials domain expertise
5+ years technology solution design experience
4+ years presenting to executive audiences
The Forward Deployed team bridges the gap between possible and practical by co-innovating with strategic partners to accelerate Workday AI adoption

Job Summary

  • The Forward Deployed team bridges the gap between possible and practical by co-innovating with strategic partners to accelerate Workday AI adoption.
  • As a technical bridge, you will architect bespoke Proof of Concepts and lead Agent Test Drives to showcase unique data models and governance frameworks.
  • You will act as a trusted advisor navigating global security requirements while funneling real-world challenges back into the product development roadmap.

Matching Summary

The Forward Deployed team bridges the gap between possible and practical by co-innovating with strategic partners to accelerate Workday AI adoption.

Salary

Base: $138,600 - $208,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years HR or financials domain expertise
  • 5+ years technology solution design experience
  • 4+ years presenting to executive audiences
  • Expertise in LLM orchestration and RAG
  • Experience with MCP and A2A integration

Nice-to-have

  • Visceral curiosity for Agentic AI systems
  • Comfortable building while flying the plane
  • Partner-centric mindset for SI success
  • Ability to navigate complex security compliance
  • Sun-drenched optimism and cultural fit

Key Requirements

  • Sr. FDE Enterprise Architect: 5+ years HR/Financials/IT experience
  • Principal FDE Enterprise Architect: 7+ years solution design experience
  • 5+ years of Workday platform experience
  • Ability to travel up to 40% on-site
  • Experience presenting to CXOs and Security Architects

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