Principal Full Stack Software Development Engineer, Workday

$170.2-302.4k

Salary is applicable to US rates only and is dependent on location

React

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Python

Django

Elasticsearch

Postgres

Flask

FastAPI

DevOps

Expert level

Denver

San Francisco Bay Area

Vancouver

Enterprise management cloud platform

Open for applications

Enterprise management cloud platform

1001+ employees

B2BHRInternal toolsAnalyticsFinancial ServicesCloud Computing

Open for applications

$170.2-302.4k

Salary is applicable to US rates only and is dependent on location

React

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Python

Django

Elasticsearch

Postgres

Flask

FastAPI

DevOps

Expert level

Denver

San Francisco Bay Area

Vancouver

1001+ employees

B2BHRInternal toolsAnalyticsFinancial ServicesCloud Computing

Company mission

To provide an all-in-one management cloud solution for the rapidly changing business requirements of the modern world.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

12+ years of experience in software engineering
7+ years experience with a web development framework (Python preferred: Flask, Django, or FastAPI)
5+ years of experience with React and Typescript for Front End / Full stack development
8+ years 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
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

What the job involves

We are seeking highly skilled Principal Full Stack Engineers 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
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”)

Application process

End Date: October 31, 2025

Our take

Workday is a cloud-based software vendor that provides management of workforces and finances. The company uses a single database for workforce management and financial management to offer integration and optimize business intelligence across companies. It has added to the packages and tools it offers over the years, providing analytic options that allow companies to combine third-party data with information collected by Workday.

Workday has acquired and paired up with many other companies to keep expanding its offering. In 2021, it purchased the employee feedback platform Peakon in response to the growing need for managers to be able to survey workers and collect satisfaction data without face-to-face meetings. The company has also bought and developed many financial tools and HR management tools.

The company’s goal is to provide end-to-end back office services and while there are other providers, such as UKG Pro and Ceridian HCM, Workday’s broad offering helps them to stand out. Though it faced a tough global market in 2023 and has shed some of its headcount, Workday has seen a 6.5% gain in value in the first quarter of 2024. It is now focusing on growth and developing the AI capabilities of its platform. .

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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

16% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.2)

Trustpilot (1.1)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)

Oct 2011

$85m

SERIES F

Apr 2009

$75m

SERIES E

Total funding: $215.3m

Company benefits

Company equity
Vision and dental insurance
Work from home opportunities
Health insurance
Virtual primary care
Flexible time-off policy
Global mental health resources
Global dedicated on-site clinical counselors
Global well-being days
$25k fertility/family planning benefits
North Star financial wellness
Retirement funds and matching
401k plan 🇺🇸
On-site health clinic (Pleasanton office) 🇺🇸

Company HQ

Pleasanton, CA

Leadership

Aneel Bhusri

(CEO)

Worked for Morgan Stanley for 3 years and took a Stanford MBA, before spending almost 6 years at Oracle as SVP. Co-founded Workday in 2005 while working as a Greylock Advisory Partner.

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