Principal, Software Development Engineer

About the Team

Join the AI Agent Engineering team, where we are pioneering cutting‑edge HR & Finance AI agents that deeply integrate within the Workday suite. We are an innovative, agile force architecting intelligent agents that will revolutionize our customers’ workday.

We are seeking highly skilled Principal Full Stack Engineers to contribute to a cross‑functional team building transformative AI agents for HR & Finance. The position plays a key role in implementing tooling strategies, staying informed about industry trends, and ensuring our AI‑driven solutions integrate effectively within the Workday stack.

• Collaborate with a team of engineers to deliver AI‑powered agents that integrate deeply into HR and financial workflows, accelerating intelligent decision making.
• Participate in a supportive, iterative team culture that values curiosity, learning, and strong engineering practices.
• Contribute to the growth and success of teammates through knowledge sharing and mentorship.
• Take ownership of multiple functional areas in our platform — from development to production (“you build it, you run it”).

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 7+ years of experience with a web development framework (Python preferred: Flask, Django, or FastAPI).
• 5+ years of experience with React and Type Script for front‑end / full‑stack development.
• 8+ years of experience with a relational database (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 trade‑offs 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.
• Experience working within fast‑paced, agile environments and multi‑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.

Annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and additional locations are listed below. Pay ranges vary based on location.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  – $206,400
  
  USD – $309,600
  
  USD.
• Additional US Locations: $173,300
  
  USD – $309,600
  
  USD.
• If performed in Colorado: $182,400
  
  USD – $273,600
  
  USD.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, and others during our application process. Individuals seeking employment at Workday are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.