Principal Software Development Engineer, Workday
$182.4-273.6k
More information about location
Office located in Boulder, CO
Enterprise AI platform for managing HR and finance
Open for applications
Enterprise AI platform for managing HR and finance
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$182.4-273.6k
More information about location
Office located in Boulder, CO
1001+ employees
Company mission
To leverage the power of AI to elevate humans and supercharge work, moving business forever forward.
Role
Who you are
- 12+ years of backend software development experience, primarily in Java, with a deep understanding of advanced design patterns, concurrency, and scalable systems
- 5+ years designing, building, and integrating robust RESTful APIs and microservices
- 8+ years working with SQL: Strong ability to design, query, and optimize relational databases as part of scalable backend solutions
- 3+ years of hands-on experience navigating and optimizing CI/CD and deployment subsystems, specifically Jenkins, TestRail, Kubernetes, and Docker
- 5+ years of technical lead or architect experience within an Agile/Scrum environment, consistently delivering complex initiatives from conception to production
- Hands-on experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) server and tools development, or similar frameworks for integrating AI agents with external systems
- Direct experience architecting and deploying AI-driven features, LLM integrations, or machine learning applications in a production environment
- Background in building enterprise SaaS applications
- Strong ability to translate highly technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and cross-functional leadership
- Active contributions to open-source projects or participation in technical communities
- Proficiency in Python, Scala, or other languages relevant to our stack
What the job involves
- Our Planning User Experience team is at the forefront of innovation, driving the evolution of enterprise planning solutions through advanced software engineering and AI integration
- We are a diverse, highly motivated group of engineers, product managers, and researchers who thrive on collaboration and continuous learning. Our culture emphasizes technical excellence, transparent knowledge sharing, and a passion for solving complex business challenges
- Mission: To empower organizations with intelligent, scalable planning tools that anticipate and adapt to the needs of tomorrow’s enterprises
- Collaboration: We work cross-functionally with product, design, and AI teams to deliver impactful features and seamless user experiences
- Growth: Team members are encouraged to explore new technologies, contribute to open source, and participate in leadership and technical training programs
- Impact: Your work will directly influence the strategic direction of our platform and help shape the future of enterprise planning
- We foster an environment where innovation, mentorship, and technical rigor are celebrated—and where every team member’s voice matters
- Join our innovative Planning organization as a Principal Software Development Engineer. You’ll architect and lead the development of advanced planning features, seamlessly integrating AI capabilities and modern software design patterns
- This is a high-impact, strategic role where your technical vision and leadership will shape the future of our platform and drive business value across the enterprise.
- High-Impact Innovation: Lead mission-critical projects at the intersection of enterprise planning and Artificial Intelligence
- Exceptional Talent: Collaborate with a motivated group of engineers, researchers, and product leaders
- Shape the Future: Influence our platform’s evolution and organizational strategy
- Unparalleled Growth: Enjoy dedicated support for professional development and technical exploration
- Lead user experience feature development and evolve existing features for the agentic era, enabling advanced Assistant capabilities
- Design and architect new feature solutions, lead framework development, conduct code reviews, ensure quality, and maintain organizational compliance across all team deliverables
- Work closely with Scrum team, architects, and Product Managers; collaborate with broader Planning teams for cross-boundary feature development and compliance requirements
- Lead and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence, psychological safety, and continuous learning
- Drive innovation across the organization by identifying and addressing bottlenecks and inefficiencies in both technical and non-technical processes
- Advocate for transparent knowledge sharing and meticulous technical documentation within and across teams
Application process
- End Date: May 8, 2026
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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