Software Development Engineer III / Senior Software Development Engineer in Toronto

Join the Workday AI organization. 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. This is production‑grade AI—deeply embedded into Workday’s platform. 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: As a Full Stack Software Engineer in Agent Factory, you’ll help build the user‑facing and platform experiences that bring Workday’s AI agents to life. You’ll design and ship full stack solutions—from intuitive front‑end experiences to resilient back‑end services that integrate AI‑driven capabilities deeply into HR and Finance workflows. You’ll collaborate closely with machine learning engineers, product managers, and platform teams, owning features end to end and seeing your work run in production.

Responsibilities:

• Build and deliver full stack features that power AI agents embedded in HR and Financial workflows.
• Own services and experiences from development through production—you build it, you run it.
• Collaborate in an iterative, team‑first environment that values strong engineering practices and continuous learning.
• Share knowledge, mentor teammates, and help raise the technical bar across the pod.

Qualifications:

Senior Software Development Engineer - Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 5+ years experience with a web development framework (Python preferred: Flask, Django, or FastAPI).
• 5+ years with a Relational DB (PostgreSQL preferred).

Software Development Engineer III - Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 2+ years experience with a web development framework (Python preferred: Flask, Django, or FastAPI).
• 2+ years of experience with React and Typescript for Front End / Full stack development.
• 2+ years with a Relational DB (PostgreSQL preferred).

Other Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience.
• 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.
• Exposure to additional programming languages like Java (backend) and TypeScript (frontend/fullstack) is a plus.
• Proven success working within fast‑paced, agile environments and cross‑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.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement: Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role‑specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need.

Our Approach to 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.

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.