Senior Software Development Engineer, Workday

AI Security

$169.8-254.6k

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

Python

Django

Redis

Postgres

Terraform

Ansible

Azure

Flask

DynamoDB

FastAPI

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

Office located in CA, Pleasanton

Enterprise AI platform for managing HR and finance

Open for applications

Enterprise AI platform for managing HR and finance

1001+ employees

B2BHRInternal toolsAnalyticsFinancial ServicesCloud Computing

Open for applications

$169.8-254.6k

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

Python

Django

Redis

Postgres

Terraform

Ansible

Azure

Flask

DynamoDB

FastAPI

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

Office located in CA, Pleasanton

1001+ employees

B2BHRInternal toolsAnalyticsFinancial ServicesCloud Computing

Company mission

To leverage the power of AI to elevate humans and supercharge work, moving business forever forward.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

6+ years of experience in software engineering focused in security
4+ years experience with Python and Python web development framework (FastAPI, Flask, Or Django)
Full-stack generalist
Proficient in database systems (Postgres, DynamoDB, Redis, Pinecone)
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Proficiency in security tools (e.g., Snyk, Semgrep, Contrast, Wiz)
Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Cloudformation, Ansible)
BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent job experience
Familiarity with AI security concepts
Familiarity with SOC2, ISO27001, ISO 27701 and ISO 42001
Strong understanding of platform, application, and cloud security fundamentals
Strong understanding and practical application of modern software development practices, working with DevOps, automated testing, and observability
Understanding of network and application security threats, attack techniques, and mitigation options
Experience with incident response
Able to work independently and coordinate activities across multiple teams
Ability to drive multiple projects and priorities while managing operational responsibilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, building positive relationships with partner organizations

What the job involves

We’re a hands-on security engineering team focused on enabling secure development across the stack
From supporting developers with bug bounty triage to securing our AI agent infrastructure, we embed security into every phase of the SDLC
Our work spans cloud security, application security, AI security, runtime security, and ensuring alignment with compliance frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001
We partner closely with engineering to drive practical, scalable security solutions that support rapid innovation
As a Product Security engineer, you will work closely with DevOps, Security, and Development teams to ensure security is baked into our systems
Integrate security at every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and deployment pipelines
Partner with engineering and platform teams to implement security-by-design and shift-left security practices
Patching vulnerable dependencies
Design and build security products that support and protect the broader organization
Manage the end-to-end vulnerability management lifecycle, including discovery, assessment, prioritization, remediation, and reporting

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

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 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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