Principal Agent Development Engineer - Agent Platform

Workday

Atlanta, GA, USA
Base: $182,400 - $309,600 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
12+ years software engineering experience
5+ years python coding expertise
5+ years production ml autonomous systems
Workday is seeking a Principal Agent Development Engineer for their Agent Platform team, focused on enhancing AI-driven solutions for HR and Finance. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to quality, with a flexible remote work environment

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on engineering the intelligent data backbone and verified trust systems that power Workday's AI and Agents.
  • You will develop adversarial agents and specialized sandbox environments to rigorously test and secure AI agents across the ecosystem.
  • The position offers a unique opportunity at the intersection of agent development, operation, security, and identity within a people-first culture.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Principal Agent Development Engineer for their Agent Platform team, focused on enhancing AI-driven solutions for HR and Finance. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to quality, with a flexible remote work environment.

Salary

Base: $182,400 - $309,600 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

  • 12+ years software engineering experience
  • 5+ years Python coding expertise
  • 5+ years production ML autonomous systems
  • Agentic framework knowledge Langchain CrewAI
  • Adversarial testing and security guardrails

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Langraph or ADK frameworks
  • Familiarity with MCP servers and AI gateways
  • Hands-on containerization Docker Kubernetes
  • Experience with Amazon Bedrock or Google ADK
  • Knowledge of agentic coding tools Cursor

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field
  • 12+ years extensive software engineering experience
  • 5+ years designing production ML autonomous systems
  • Deep expertise in modular performant Python code

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