Principal Software Development Engineer / Senior Software Development Engineer - Full Stack

Workday • Pleasanton, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Principal/ Sr Full Stack Software Engineer in Agent Factory, you’ll help build the user-facing and platform experiences that bring Workday’s AI agents to life. Working within a small, cross-functional pod, you’ll design and ship full stack solutions—from intuitive front-end experiences to resilient backend services that integrate AI-driven capabilities deeply into HR and Finance workflows. This role is about turning powerful technology into products people actually use: scalable, reliable systems that simplify complex business processes for customers around the world. You’ll collaborate closely with machine learning engineers, product managers, and platform teams, owning features end to end and seeing your work run in production. If you enjoy building real products, solving meaningful problems, and working with people who care about quality and craft, you’ll feel right at home here. We are open to hiring a Principal/ Sr SDE

Requirements

• Principal Software Development Engineer - Basic Qualifications:
• 12+ years of experience in software engineering
• 7+ years experience with a web development framework (Python preferred: Flask, Django, or FastAPI)
• 7+ years of experience with React and Typescript for Front End / Full stack development
• 7+ years with a Relational DB (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Senior Software Development Engineer - Basic Qualifications:
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering
• 5+ years experience with a web development framework (Python preferred: Flask, Django, or FastAPI)
• 5+ years of experience with React and Typescript for Front End / Full stack development
• 5+ years with a Relational DB (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience building and operating SaaS products in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
• Familiarity with the tradeoffs and architecture of modern distributed systems
• Knowledge of software development best practices (DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, observability)
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Exposure to additional programming languages like Java (backend) and TypeScript (frontend/fullstack) is a plus
• Proven success working within fast-paced, agile environments and cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical partners
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and translating complex problems into clear, thoughtful solutions
• Committed to fostering an inclusive, team-oriented environment and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Build and deliver full stack features that power AI agents embedded in HR and Financial workflows
• Own services and experiences from development through production—you build it, you run it
• Collaborate in an iterative, team-first environment that values strong engineering practices and continuous learning
• Share knowledge, mentor teammates, and help raise the technical bar across the pod

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level