Principal Software Engineer

Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. Thats why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests:
you dont need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

About the Team

About the Role

As a founding engineer for the Workday Generative AI team in Seattle, you will occupy a pivotal role that sets the technical direction and shapes strategic decisions, defining the trajectory of our Generative AI capabilities. You will be instrumental in prototyping and launching innovative AI-driven products, leading the development of high-performance applications across Workday's ecosystem, and ensuring their seamless integration. Central to our innovation efforts, you will drive the architecture and implementation of new generative AI capabilities for our suite of products, from Human Capital Management to Financials, significantly impacting millions of users globally with cutting-edge solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership:
  Set the technical direction for the team and influence key strategic decisions to shape the future of Workdays generative AI initiatives.

• Innovation and Prototyping:
  Quickly prototype and bring new Generative AI ideas to market, effectively transforming conceptual designs into viable products with exceptional speed and efficiency.

• Strategic Development:
  Lead and shape the development of Generative AI applications within Workday, ensuring they integrate flawlessly with existing systems and deliver outstanding performance.

• Team Mentorship:
  Mentor a team of talented developers, promoting a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

• Collaborative Project Management:
  Collaborate across functions to define project scopes, aligning technical strategies with broader business objectives to guarantee on-time and successful deliveries.

• Advocacy for Best Practices:
  Champion best practices in software engineering, actively contributing to the advancement of our technology stack and the evolution of development methodologie

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of software development experience with expertise in full-stack development, especially in TypeScript and Python

• 8+ years in React front-end development experience.

• Experience with cloud technologies, preferably AWS, in designing highly available, scalable systems across multiple industries.

• Enterprise experience in Architecting and deploying systems that run at large scale.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related fields, or equivalent practical experience.

Other Qualifications:

• Proven ability to communicate complex technical information to all stakeholders clearly and concisely.

• Experience leading significant front-end projects and creating UI component libraries.

• Strong aptitude for performance optimization and understanding code quality metrics.

• Enthusiastic about mentoring and leading a team through high-stakes projects, with a focus on Generative AI technologies.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, robust testing practices, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.

• 50% flex-hybrid reporting structure in our Seattle office.

What We Offer:

• A vibrant culture that champions inclusivity, innovation, and impact.

• A flexible work environment that balances in-office collaboration with remote work possibilities.

• Competitive compensation packages, including bonuses and stock options, reflective of your experience and contributions.

About You

You are a seasoned hands-on software engineer with a passion for team success and innovation. As a self-starter skilled in both front-end UI development and server-side engineering on platforms (public cloud technologies), you thrive in a collaborative, agile environment. You excel in driving projects from concept through execution, constantly learning new technologies and leading edge practices. With your deep expertise in building scalable, well-tested software and frameworks, you are poised to contribute significantly to our Generative AI initiatives, pushing the boundaries of what our technology can achieve.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The 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 candidates 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 Workdays comprehensive benefits, pleaseclick here.

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, were 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.