Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering

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

Workday, founded in 2005, stands as a groundbreaking force in the human capital and financial management industry, with a global presence and a diverse array of customers. Across our offices worldwide, our teams are united by a shared dedication to innovation, collaboration, and excellence!

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 a highly skilled and visionary Senior Manager of AI Agent Engineering to lead the development of AI agents for our HR and Finance business. You will be responsible for building and mentoring a high-performing engineering team, driving technical excellence and ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable and secure AI agent solutions that seamlessly integrate with our Workday ecosystem and deliver outstanding experiences for our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Build, lead, and mentor a team of exceptional AI agent engineers.

• Ensure timely project delivery to exceptional standards of our AI agents.

• Work closely with product managers, data scientists and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions

• Collaborate with architects and principal engineers to ensure seamless integration with the Workday platform

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement and learning.

• Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge AI technologies, including LLMs, RAG, and orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangGraph)

• Collaborate with external vendors and open-source communities to leverage best-in-class AI technologies

• Ensure all AI solutions adhere to data privacy, security, and compliance standards

• Implement robust testing, monitoring and feedback loops to ensure agent performance and reliability

• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of AI agent solutions within the Workday environment.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering leadership, with a strong focus on AI/ML and cloud-based systems. 

• 10+ years of experience with design and development for mission critical systems at scale

Other Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven ability to seek out and hire the highest performing professionals to build cutting edge products built on AI

• Deep understanding of LLMs, AI agents, RAG, and orchestration frameworks.

• Experience with enterprise-grade AI architectures, API integration, and large-scale automation.

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Experience with the Workday platform is a strong plus.

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.WA.Seattle

 

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $188,200 USD - $282,200 USD

 

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $170,200 USD - $302,400 USD

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.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.

07/14/2025

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