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Software Development Engineer

Workday

Pleasanton, CA
Full Time
Senior
106k-160k
4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborating with Sr Engineers on technical requirements and design alignment, creating shared understanding, vision & goals.
  • Present ideas and concepts to Product & Engineering leadership audiences, communicating design concepts & considerations in context of product functional requirements.
  • Work closely with the product team to prototype and iterate on design experiments.
  • Closely mentor junior engineers, helping them understand product requirements and design solutions, while encouraging them to achieve their career aspirations & goals.
  • Leading through example with technical excellence, recognized as a thoughtful & inspirational engineer.

Requirements

  • 4+ years designing, building, and operating high-scale, production-grade services.
  • 6+ years of development using technologies Java/Kotlin, Python, Spring, Webflux or equivalents.
  • 2+ years working with software design patterns, architectural standards, and scalable system design.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field or professional experience.
  • Strong understanding of information security frameworks, security standards and guidelines.
  • Familiarity of LLMs and their strengths, limitations in personal or work use.
  • Experience with Workday Architecture, APIs (REST, Graph & SOAP), UI Framework, Business Process Framework, & Reporting.
  • Development experience with one or more Hyperscaler stacks (AWS, GCP).
  • Have a systems engineering approach to diagnosing and resolving production issues.
  • Experience developing in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Workday Architecture, APIs (REST, Graph & SOAP), UI Framework, Business Process Framework, & Reporting.
  • Development experience with one or more Hyperscaler stacks (AWS, GCP).
  • Familiarity of LLMs and their strengths, limitations in personal or work use.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field or professional experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants.
  • Comprehensive benefits package (details available during the hiring process).

Working at Workday

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. Our culture is driven by our value of putting our people first, fostering a healthy employee-centric, collaborative environment. We believe a healthy work culture is essential for success, and we look after our people, communities, and the planet while remaining profitable. We encourage authenticity, energy, and passion, making us unique. We promote a flexible work approach, combining in-person and remote work, with at least 50% of time each quarter spent in the office or with customers, prospects, and partners.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 19, 2025
Salary106k-160k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About Workday

Website

workday.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Pleasanton, CA

Industry

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

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