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 Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and scaling Workday’s Dev core services platform. We are looking for a product-minded engineer with a startup mentality—someone who can wear multiple hats, thrive in ambiguous environments, and act as an owner to drive core platform initiatives from conception to completion.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 8+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on backend microservice architectures and distributed systems, 5+ years in Java or Scala
- 2+ years of full-stack experience building modern frontend UIs with JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue)
- 5+ years delivering and operating cloud-based production services, with strong preference for AWS or GCP
- 5+ years with containerization and orchestration technologies, specifically Docker and Kubernetes
- 1+ year working with modern architectural standards including Model Context Protocol (MCP) for spec-driven development
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.
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