Principal/ Senior Software Development Engineer (full Stack)

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $206,400 - $309,600 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid (at least 50% in-office time each quarter)
10+ years software engineering experience
7+ years python web framework experience
7+ years relational database experience
Workday is seeking a Principal/Senior Full Stack Software Development Engineer to join their Agent Factory team, focused on building AI-driven solutions for HR and Finance workflows. The role involves designing and implementing full-stack features, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation

Job Summary

  • This role involves building production-grade AI agents deeply embedded into Workday's platform to solve real customer challenges at global scale.
  • Engineers will design and implement agentic architectures that securely integrate LLMs with backend systems to execute complex tasks in HR and Finance workflows.
  • The position offers high trust and autonomy within small, cross-functional teams to shape how agents reason, act, and scale responsibly.

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Workday is seeking a Principal/Senior Full Stack Software Development Engineer to join their Agent Factory team, focused on building AI-driven solutions for HR and Finance workflows. The role involves designing and implementing full-stack features, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Salary

Base: $206,400 - $309,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus plus annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years software engineering experience
  • 7+ years Python web framework experience
  • 7+ years Relational Database experience
  • Hands-on AI agent development experience
  • Cloud environment SaaS product experience

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Java backend languages
  • TypeScript frontend/fullstack knowledge
  • Elasticsearch familiarity
  • Strong communication skills
  • Inclusive team-oriented environment commitment

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years software engineering experience for Principal level
  • 8+ years software engineering experience for Senior level
  • 7+ years web framework experience (Python preferred)
  • 7+ years relational database experience (PostgreSQL preferred)

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