Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering

Workday

Seattle, WA

Full Time

Senior

188k-282k

8 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering at Workday is a leadership role within the AI Agent Engineering team, responsible for guiding the development of AI agents for HR and Finance. The role involves building and mentoring a high-performing engineering team, driving technical excellence, and ensuring the delivery of scalable, secure, and integrated AI solutions that enhance the Workday ecosystem and customer experience.

Key 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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice to Have

Experience with the Workday platform.

Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

Role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus.
Annual refresh stock grants.
Flexible work arrangements combining in-person and remote work.

Working at Workday

Workday values a people-first, employee-centric, collaborative culture driven by innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement. The company emphasizes employee happiness, development, and contribution, fostering an environment where individuals are encouraged to shine and be their authentic selves. The organization also prioritizes community, environmental responsibility, and a healthy work-life balance through flexible work policies.

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