Principal Software Development Engineer, Full Stack

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. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t 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.

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About the Team

Join the AI Agent Engineering team, where we're pioneering cutting-edge HR & 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 Role

We are seeking highly skilled Principal Full Stack Engineers to contribute to a cross-functional team building transformative AI agents for HR & 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:

• Collaborate with a team of engineers to deliver AI-powered agents that integrate deeply into HR and Financial workflows, accelerating intelligent decision making.

• Participate in a supportive, iterative team culture that values curiosity, learning, and strong engineering practices

• Contribute to the growth and success of your teammates through knowledge sharing and mentorship

• Take ownership of multiple functional areas in our platform — from development to production (“you build it, you run it”)

About You

Basic Qualification 

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering

• 7+ 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

• 8+ years with a Relational DB (PostgreSQL preferred)

• Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience

Other Qualification

• 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)

• Familiarity with Elasticsearch

• Experience working within fast-paced, agile environments and multi-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

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 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 click here.

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 USD

Additional 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.

10/31/2025

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 you'll 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.

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