Sr / Software Development Engineer

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We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

The Agent Platform team delivers a new AI focused experience for Workday customers, and most importantly their employees. We are at the forefront of Workday’s AI & Agentic initiatives with the objective to deliver and integrate Agentic capabilities across the entire Workday platform, including the widespread adoption and AI powered Assist features, rapid creation and deployment of Workday-native AI Agents, and the delivery of Workday’s Agent System of Record.


The Agent System of Record (ASOR) platform brings the Human and Digital Workforce experience together. Customers can securely deploy, extend, manage, and measure Workday-delivered agents, as well as partner-built and 3rd party agents all in the Agent Analytics Hub. At the center of Workday's Agent Platform, ASOR engineers help design all agentic initiatives and features at Workday such as re-imagining analytics frameworks, agentic security, MCP and orchestration initiatives, and more!

About the Role

We’re looking for a Sr SDE/SDE for the Workday Agent System of Record team who will work closely with Product Managers & Functional Architects, peer and cross functional engineering partners, and with critical external partners to design and build the core Agent System of Record platform.

As a Sr/Software Engineer, you will :

• drive design & lead implementation of core features and platform enhancements, with responsibilities including:
• Create platform & service architectural design that describes business needs in contest with proposed solutions.
• Collaborate with senior architects on technical requirements and design alignment, creating shared understanding and shared vision & goals.
• Present ideas and concepts to Product & Executive VP+ audiences, communicating architectural concepts in context of business & organizations requirements & strategy.
• Work closely with the product team to prototype and iterate on design experiments.
• Closely mentor junior engineers, helping them understand product requirements and design solutions, while encouraging them to achieve their career aspirations & goals.
• Lead through example with technical excellence, being recognized as a thoughtful & inspirational engineer.

About You

Basic Qualifications

Sr Software Development Engineer

•  8+ years designing, building, and operating high-scale, production-grade services.

• 5-7 years of Full Stack & Bespoke engineering languages, for example Java, Python, Kotlin, React, NodeJS, CSS, TypeScript, JavaScript, etc

• Knowledge of software design patterns, architectural best practices, API development, and scalable system design.

• Strong systems engineering approach to diagnosing and resolving production issues.

• Experience developing in an Agile/Scrum environment.

 

Software Development Engineer

• 5+ years designing, building, and operating high-scale, production-grade services
• .3-5 years of Full Stack & Bespoke engineering languages, for example Java, Python, Kotlin, React, NodeJS, CSS, TypeScript, JavaScript, etc
• Knowledge of software design patterns, architectural best practices, API development, and scalable system design.
• Strong systems engineering approach to diagnosing and resolving production issues.
• Experience developing in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Other Qualification

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.

• Solid understanding of information security frameworks, security standards and guidelines.

• Familiarity of LLMs and their strengths, limitations in personal or work use.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $176,000 USD - $264,000 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $148,200 USD - $264,000 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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