Senior Manager, Machine Learning Engineering

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Primary location base pyy range: $232,000 usd - $3...
Hybrid (50% remote, 50% in-office)
Ai agent development
Llms, rag, orchestration frameworks
Enterprise-grade ai architectures
Workday is seeking a Senior Manager of Machine Learning Engineering to lead the development of AI agents for their HR and Finance business, focusing on building and mentoring a high-performing team. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in software engineering leadership, particularly in AI/ML and cloud-based systems

Job Summary

  • We’re forming small, senior, cross-functional AI teams that bring together product leaders, machine learning engineers, and full-stack builders to create intelligent agents used by millions of people every day.
  • You will be responsible for building and mentoring a high-performing engineering team, driving technical excellence and ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable and secure AI agent solutions that seamlessly integrate with our Workday ecosystem and deliver outstanding experiences for our customers.
  • We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Senior Manager of Machine Learning Engineering to lead the development of AI agents for their HR and Finance business, focusing on building and mentoring a high-performing team. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in software engineering leadership, particularly in AI/ML and cloud-based systems.

Salary

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $232,000 USD - $348,000 USD; Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $192,300 USD - $348,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI agent development
  • LLMs, RAG, orchestration frameworks
  • enterprise-grade AI architectures
  • API integration, large-scale automation
  • data privacy, security, compliance

Nice-to-have

  • curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm
  • cross-functional AI teams

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years in software engineering leadership
  • 10+ years in design and development for mission critical systems at scale
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Experience with the Workday platform is a strong plus

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