Forward Deployed Partner Architect

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $138,600 - $208,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid (at least 50% in-person time quarterly)
5+ years hr or financial domain expertise
7+ years technology solution design experience
Expertise in llm orchestration and agent system of record
Workday is seeking a Forward Deployed Partner Architect, focusing on bridging the technical gap between their platform and Global System Integrators (SIs). The role involves co-innovating AI solutions, creating bespoke Proof of Concepts, and driving consumption strategies with a strong emphasis on collaboration and technical diplomacy

Job Summary

  • The Forward Deployed team is an elite unit designed to bridge the gap between the possible and the practical by co-innovating with strategic partners.
  • You will empower partners to drive joint consumption by architecting bespoke Proof of Concepts that showcase unique data models and security frameworks.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity and empathy, providing trust to take risks and tools to grow alongside a company invested in your long-term success.

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Workday is seeking a Forward Deployed Partner Architect, focusing on bridging the technical gap between their platform and Global System Integrators (SIs). The role involves co-innovating AI solutions, creating bespoke Proof of Concepts, and driving consumption strategies with a strong emphasis on collaboration and technical diplomacy.

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 options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years HR or financial domain expertise
  • 7+ years technology solution design experience
  • Expertise in LLM orchestration and Agent System of Record
  • Experience presenting to CXOs and Security Architects
  • Ability to travel up to 40% for client engagements

Nice-to-have

  • Visceral curiosity for Agents, RAG, and MCP technologies
  • Comfortable building solutions while flying the plane
  • Strong consultative rigor in creating architectural diagrams
  • Deep understanding of SI business models and partner ecosystems

Key Requirements

  • Sr. FDE Enterprise Architect: 5+ years HR/Financials/IT experience
  • Principal FDE Enterprise Architect: 7+ years solution design experience
  • 5+ years Workday platform experience
  • Experience presenting to technical and executive audiences

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