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Senior/Principal Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

Workday · USA, CA, Pleasanton · On-site

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About Workday

Experience a new way to work with Sana and agentic AI from Workday. Backed by Greylock, NEA and Menlo.

About the role

As a Senior or Principal Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll bridge hands-on software development with high-impact customer technical strategy — taking on the most complex, ambiguous engagements where no existing playbook applies. You will partner with enterprise customers, often at the executive level, to architect, deploy, debug, and optimize Workday's AI agents and developer platform solutions inside live customer environments. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience in Forward Deployed Engineering, Solutions Engineering, Technical Consulting, or Software Development
  • Hands-on coding and debugging skills (for example, Python, Java, or similar), with knowledge of REST APIs, object-oriented design, and integration patterns
  • Knowledge of Workday, including business processes, security and permissions, tenant configuration, integrations, and how customers implement and govern Workday
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% to customer sites as needed
  • 10+ years of experience in Forward Deployed Engineering, Solutions Engineering, Technical Consulting, or Software Development
  • Hands-on coding and debugging skills (for example, Python, Java, or similar), with knowledge of REST APIs, object-oriented design, system architecture, and integration patterns
More about this role

We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

Forward Deployed Engineering sits at the intersection of Product,...

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