Senior or Principal Software Development Engineer (Full Stack) - Agent Factory
About The Position
Workday is seeking a Senior or Principal Full Stack Software Engineer for its Agent Factory team. This role involves building user-facing and platform experiences for Workday's AI agents, which are integrated into HR and Finance workflows. The engineer will work within a small, cross-functional pod, designing and shipping full stack solutions from front-end to back-end services. The position focuses on turning powerful technology into user-friendly products, creating scalable and reliable systems that simplify complex business processes. The role requires close collaboration with machine learning engineers, product managers, and platform teams, with end-to-end ownership of features and their production deployment. The ideal candidate enjoys building real products, solving meaningful problems, and working with quality-focused colleagues in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering (Senior)
- 5+ years experience with a web development framework (Python preferred: Flask, Django, or FastAPI) (Senior)
- 5+ years of experience with React and Typescript for Front End / Full stack development (Senior)
- 5+ years with a Relational DB (PostgreSQL preferred) (Senior)
- 12+ years of experience in software engineering (Principal)
- 7+ years experience with a web development framework (Python preferred: Flask, Django, or FastAPI) (Principal)
- 7+ years of experience with React and Typescript for Front End / Full stack development (Principal)
- 7+ years with a Relational DB (PostgreSQL preferred) (Principal)
- Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience
- 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
Benefits
- Workday Bonus Plan
- Annual refresh stock grants
- Comprehensive benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
