Senior Software Development Engineer in Vancouver

About the Company
Your work days are brighter here. 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. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive.

About the Team
Agent Factory is where Workday’s next chapter gets built. We’re forming small, senior, cross-functional AI teams that bring together product leaders, machine learning engineers, and full-stack builders to create intelligent agents used by millions of people every day. Teams own problems end to end, collaborate tightly across disciplines, and use the right tools to solve real customer challenges at global scale.

About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to contribute to a cross-functional team building transformative AI agents for HR & Finance. This role is crucial in implementing tooling strategies, staying informed about industry trends, and ensuring our AI-driven solutions integrate effectively within the Workday stack. Your technical contributions and team-first attitude will play a key role in delivering high-impact products that scale our AI capabilities and help global organizations simplify complex business processes.

• Collaborate with a team of engineers to deliver AI-powered agents that integrate deeply into HR and Financial workflows, accelerating intelligent decision making.
• Participate in a supportive, iterative team culture that values curiosity, learning, and strong engineering practices.
• Contribute to the growth and success of your teammates through knowledge sharing and mentorship.
• Take ownership of multiple functional areas in our platform – from development to production (“you build it, you run it”).

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
8+ years of experience in software engineering.
5+ years experience with a web development framework.
2+ years with a Relational DB (PostgreSQL preferred).

Other Qualifications
Experience building and operating SaaS products in cloud environments (AWS preferred).
Familiarity with the tradeoffs and architecture of modern distributed systems.
Knowledge of software development best practices (DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, observability).
Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with Elasticsearch.
Experience working within fast-paced, agile environments and multi-functional teams.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical partners.
Comfortable working with ambiguity and translating complex problems into clear, thoughtful solutions.
Committed to fostering an inclusive, team-oriented environment and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits & Compensation
Visa and work permit sponsorship is available for this role. Relocation support is available for this role.

Flexible Work
With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations
Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.