Backend Software Development Engineer, Workday
Flowise
$144.8-217.2k
More information about location
Office located in Pleasanton, CA
Enterprise AI platform for managing HR and finance
Open for applications
Enterprise AI platform for managing HR and finance
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$144.8-217.2k
More information about location
Office located in Pleasanton, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To leverage the power of AI to elevate humans and supercharge work, moving business forever forward.
Role
Who you are
- We're looking for a Backend Software Engineer who is passionate about building reliable and scalable systems
- This role is for a resourceful and dedicated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to ship customer value early and often
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js
- 2+ years of experience with PostgreSQL or other RDBMS, along with a solid understanding of database schema, modeling, object oriented programming
- Backend Skills: Solid understanding of API design, backend systems architecture, and object-oriented programming (OOP) principles
- Cloud & DevOps: Familiarity with building and operating software in cloud environments (AWS preferred) and an understanding of modern distributed systems. Experience with Docker is a plus
- Collaboration: A successful track record of working effectively within fast-paced, cross-functional teams. You are a clear communicator and have a collaborative spirit
- Problem-Solving: You are resourceful and eager to tackle challenging problems. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and can contribute to finding solutions through reasoning and research
What the job involves
- You will be a key contributor to our core platform, working on the server-side to deliver features that directly impact our users
- Develop Backend Systems: Design, develop and improve Flowise application's backend. This involves writing clean, efficient, and well-tested code for the server, APIs, and data models to ensure high-quality software development
- Improve and Execute: Help us make Flowise the best visual low-code tool for building AI agents by improving our backend services. You'll contribute to enhancing latency, stability, and test coverage across our open-source, cloud, and enterprise versions
- Collaborate and Implement: Work closely with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to understand backend software requirements and implement effective solutions
- Drive Code Quality: Actively participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and contributing to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
- Solve Problems: Proactively identify and resolve issues within the backend systems to ensure optimal functionality. You'll work through problems with a team-first mentality and be comfortable learning on the fly
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.
The company has also grown through acquisitions and partnerships to broaden its capabilities.. Most recently, in 2025 it purchases Sana, an AI-driven enterprise knowledge and learning platform, to create a "new front door for work". This acquisition allows Workday to integrate Sana's AI-powered search, agents, and learning capabilities with its own data and workflows, allowing employees to access information, automate tasks, and complete their day entirely within Workday.
Through a combination of strategic acquisitions and in-house development, WOrkday has built a comprehensive suite of HR, financial, and enterprise tools. By focusing on innovation and AI-driven workflows, the company continues to push productivity and decision-making for organizations worldwide. Building on this track record, Workday is very much positioned for even more growth, reinforcing its status as a leader in shaping the future of work.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
16% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Oct 2011
$85m
SERIES F
Apr 2009
$75m
SERIES E
Total funding: $215.3m
Company HQ
Pleasanton, CA
Leadership
Aneel Bhusri
(Co-Founder & Executive Chair)Annel began his career at Morgan Stanley as a Corporate Finance Analyst. He then spent nearly 6 years at PeopleSoft as a Senior VP before co-founding Workday in 2005, where he has served as the CEO ever since.
Carl Eschenbach
(CEO)Carl joined Workday in 2022 as Co-CEO, becoming CEO in 2024. He has also been a Partner at Sequoia Capital since 2016. Previously, he spent 14 years at VMware as President and COO and 3 years at Inktomi Corporation as the VP of North America Sales.
Peter Bailis
(CTO)Prior to joining Workday in 2025, People was a VP of Engineering at Google. He also previously founded Sisu Data, where he served as the CEO for over 5 years.
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