Senior Software Development Engineer, Agentic AI
About The Position
Workday is a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, shaping the future of work. The company fosters a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm, seeking curious minds and courageous collaborators. The Agent Factory team is building the next chapter of Workday's AI capabilities, forming small, senior, cross-functional AI teams to create intelligent agents used by millions daily. This involves production-grade AI deeply embedded into Workday's platform, with teams owning problems end-to-end and collaborating across disciplines to solve real customer challenges at global scale. The role is at the intersection of AI, platform architecture, and human workflows, with autonomy to shape how agents reason, act, and scale responsibly, emphasizing high trust, high expectations, and real impact.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering
- 5+ years experience with a web development framework (Python preferred: Flask, Django, or FastAPI)
- 5+ years with a Relational DB (PostgreSQL preferred)
- 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)
- Familiarity with Elasticsearch
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
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 or a role-specific commission/bonus
- Annual refresh stock grants
- Comprehensive benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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