Principal/Senior Full Stack Software Development Engineer, Workday

$148.2-264k

Salary dependent on location

React

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Python

Django

Java

Postgres

Flask

FastAPI

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

2-3 days a week in office (Pleasanton, CA)

Enterprise AI platform for managing HR and finance

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Enterprise AI platform for managing HR and finance

1001+ employees

B2BHRInternal toolsAnalyticsFinancial ServicesCloud Computing

Be an early applicant

$148.2-264k

Salary dependent on location

React

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Python

Django

Java

Postgres

Flask

FastAPI

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

2-3 days a week in office (Pleasanton, CA)

1001+ employees

B2BHRInternal toolsAnalyticsFinancial ServicesCloud Computing

Company mission

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

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Role

Who you are

Principal Software Development Engineer - Basic Qualifications:
12+ years of experience in software engineering
7+ years experience with a web development framework (Python preferred: Flask, Django, or FastAPI)
7+ years of experience with React and Typescript for Front End / Full stack development
7+ years with a Relational DB (PostgreSQL preferred)
Senior Software Development Engineer - Basic Qualifications:
8+ years of experience in software engineering
5+ 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
5+ years with a Relational DB (PostgreSQL preferred)
Other Qualifications:
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)
Exposure to additional programming languages like Java (backend) and TypeScript (frontend/fullstack) is a plus
Proven success working within fast-paced, agile environments and cross-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

As a Principal/ Sr Full Stack Software Engineer in Agent Factory, you’ll help build the user-facing and platform experiences that bring Workday’s AI agents to life
Working within a small, cross-functional pod, you’ll design and ship full stack solutions—from intuitive front-end experiences to resilient backend services that integrate AI-driven capabilities deeply into HR and Finance workflows
This role is about turning powerful technology into products people actually use: scalable, reliable systems that simplify complex business processes for customers around the world
You’ll collaborate closely with machine learning engineers, product managers, and platform teams, owning features end to end and seeing your work run in production
If you enjoy building real products, solving meaningful problems, and working with people who care about quality and craft, you’ll feel right at home here
We are open to hiring a Principal/ Sr SDE
Build and deliver full stack features that power AI agents embedded in HR and Financial workflows
Own services and experiences from development through production—you build it, you run it
Collaborate in an iterative, team-first environment that values strong engineering practices and continuous learning
Share knowledge, mentor teammates, and help raise the technical bar across the pod

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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