Your work days are brighter here.We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether youre building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.About the TeamJoin the AI Agent Engineering team, where were pioneering cutting-edge HR &amp; Finance AI Agents that deeply integrate within the Workday suite. Be part of an innovative, agile force architecting intelligent agents that will revolutionize our customers workday.About the RoleWe are seeking highly skilled Principal Full Stack Engineers to contribute to a cross-functional team building transformative AI agents for HR &amp; 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. If this looks exciting, give us a shout!We are hiring for multiple roles!You will:<ul><li>Collaborate with a team of engineers to deliver AI-powered agents that integrate deeply into HR and Financial workflows, accelerating intelligent decision making.</li><li>Participate in a supportive, iterative team culture that values curiosity, learning, and strong engineering practices</li><li>Contribute to the growth and success of your teammates through knowledge sharing and mentorship</li><li>Take ownership of multiple functional areas in our platform — from development to production (“you build it, you run it”)</li></ul>About YouBasic Qualification <ul><li>12+ years of experience in software engineering</li><li>7+ years experience with a web development framework (Python preferred: Flask, Django, or FastAPI)</li><li>5+ years of experience with React and Typescript for Front End / Full stack development</li><li>8+ years with a Relational DB (PostgreSQL preferred)</li><li>Bachelors degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience</li></ul>Other Qualification<ul><li>Experience building and operating SaaS products in cloud environments (AWS preferred)</li><li>Familiarity with the tradeoffs and architecture of modern distributed systems</li><li>Knowledge of software development best practices (DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, observability)</li><li>Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)</li><li>Familiarity with Elasticsearch</li><li>Experience working within fast-paced, agile environments and multi-functional teams</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical partners</li><li>Comfortable working with ambiguity and translating complex problems into clear, thoughtful solutions</li><li>Committed to fostering an inclusive, team-oriented environment and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement</li></ul> Workday Pay Transparency StatementThe annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please <a target="_blank" href="https://workdaybenefits.com/us/welcome-to-workday-benefits/prospective-workmates">click here</a>.Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton  Primary Location Base Pay Range: $201,600 USD - $302,400 USD  Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $170,200 USD - $302,400 USDAdditional Considerations: If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $179,200 - $268,800 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.<div><div><div><div><div><div><div>The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below:  </div></div></div></div></div></div></div>01/12/2026 Our Approach to Flexible Work  With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means youll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote home office roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security.  Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers.   Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not.  In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.

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