Principal Software Development Engineer - Agent Factory

About the Team

Agent Factory is where Workday’s next chapter gets built. We’re forming small, senior, cross‑functional AI teams that bring together product leaders, machine learning engineers, and full‑stack builders to create intelligent agents used by millions of people every day. This is production‑grade AI—deeply embedded into Workday’s platform—not research experiments or maintenance work. Teams own problems end to end, collaborate tightly across disciplines, and use the right tools to solve real customer challenges at global scale.

As a Principal Full Stack 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 back‑end 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.

• 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.

• 12+ years experience in software development engineering, leading technical initiatives, designing complex systems, and ensuring the scalability and maintainability of software products.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline;
  Master’s degree preferred or equivalent practical 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 (Dev Ops, CI/CD, automated testing, observability).
• Hands‑on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Elasticsearch.
• Exposure to additional programming languages like Java (backend) and Type Script (frontend/full‑stack) 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.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement
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Location:

Base Pay Range: $182,400

USD – $273,600

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Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $173,300

USD – $309,600

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Additional Considerations:
The Final date to receive applications for this role is the same as the posting end date stated below: 07/28/2026.

We combine the best of both worlds: in‑person time and remote. We don’t require a set number of in‑office days per week. Instead, you spend at least half (50%) of your time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This gives you freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs while making the most of time spent together.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring experience where all candidates can fully demonstrate their skills. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point, please email