Sr Software Development Engineer - Agent Factory

Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

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. You’ll work at the intersection of AI, platform architecture, and human workflows, with the autonomy to shape how agents reason, act, and scale responsibly. High trust, high expectations, and real impact. Engineering, but brighter.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to contribute to a cross‑functional team building transformative AI agents for HR & Finance. This role is crucial in implementing tooling strategies, staying informed about industry trends, and ensuring our AI‑driven solutions integrate effectively within the Workday stack. Your technical contributions and team‑first attitude will play a key role in delivering high‑impact products that scale our AI capabilities and help global organizations simplify complex business processes.

You will:

• 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 your 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”)

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience
• 8+ years of experience with at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python - preferred, Java, Go, C++, or similar)
• 5+ years of experience designing, building, and operating highly scalable, distributed systems in production
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Other Qualifications

• Familiarity with LLM‑based application design, prompt engineering, and integrating LLMs into production systems
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and computer science fundamentals
• Experience building and operating SaaS products in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
• Experience mentoring junior engineers
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle: design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• 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
• 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

Visa and work permit sponsorship is available for this role. Relocation support is available for this role.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role‑specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. Primary Location: CAN.BC.Vancouver Primary CAN Base Pay Range: $140,000 - $210,000 CAD Additional CAN Location(s) Base Pay Range: $140,000 - $210,000 CAD

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in‑person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in‑office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote “home office” roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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