Senior Software Development Engineer
About The Position
Workday is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their Agent Factory team. This role involves building user-facing and platform experiences for Workday's AI agents. The engineer will work within a small, cross-functional pod, designing and shipping full-stack solutions that integrate AI-driven capabilities into HR and Finance workflows. The position focuses on transforming powerful technology into user-friendly products, creating scalable and reliable systems to simplify complex business processes for global customers. 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.
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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