Senior or Principal Software Development Engineer - Agent Factory
About The Position
As a 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.
Requirements
- 8+ years experience in software development engineering (for Senior)
- 12+ years experience in software development engineering (for Principal)
- 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
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline; Master's degree preferred or equivalent practical experience
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to additional programming languages like Java (backend) and TypeScript (frontend/fullstack) is a plus
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
- Visa sponsorship is available for this role.
- Relocation assistance is available for this role.
- Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus
- Annual refresh stock grants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
