Workday is looking for a Software Development Engineer III / Senior Software Development Engineer - Full Stack to join the Agent Factory team. In this role, you will build the user-facing and platform experiences that bring Workday’s AI agents to life, designing and shipping full stack solutions—from intuitive front-end experiences to resilient backend services that integrate AI-driven capabilities deeply into HR and Finance workflows.
What You'll Do
- 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 We're Looking For
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering (Senior Software Development Engineer) or 5+ years (Software Development Engineer III)
- 5+ years (Senior) or 2+ years (SDE III) experience with a web development framework (Python preferred: Flask, Django, or FastAPI)
- 5+ years (Senior) or 2+ years (SDE III) of experience with React and Typescript for Front End / Full stack development
- 5+ years (Senior) or 2+ years (SDE III) with a Relational DB (PostgreSQL preferred)
- 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)
- 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
Nice to Have
- Exposure to additional programming languages like Java (backend) and TypeScript (frontend/fullstack) is a plus
Technical Stack
- Python, Flask, Django, FastAPI, React, Typescript, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, Java
Team & Environment
You will be part of a small, senior, cross-functional AI team, working within a pod that collaborates closely with machine learning engineers, product managers, and platform teams. The culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm, fostering a high-trust, team-first environment that values strong engineering practices and continuous learning.
Benefits & Compensation
- Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus
- Annual refresh stock grants
- Comprehensive benefits
- Primary Location Base Pay Range: $161,300 USD - $241,900 USD
- Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $145,900 USD - $259,200 USD
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position located in Pleasanton, California.
Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
