Principal Software Development Engineer - AI Platform
Core
Build and deploy robust, scalable AI platforms and agentic AI capabilities (planning, reasoning, action execution) for Workday's core software used by millions of users.
Role type
Principal Software Development Engineer - AI Platform (Team Lead)
Builds
Production-ready AI platforms, multi-agent architectures, and intelligent automation solutions.
Domain
Enterprise SaaS, Machine Learning, Agentic AI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Python, Kubernetes, Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), MLOps, Distributed systems, Database technologies (PostgreSQL, Redis), API development, Algorithmic thinking, CI/CD, Unit/Integration/E2E testing
Preferred skills
Generative models, LLMs, RAG, AI agents, Tool calling patterns, Human-in-the-loop integrations, Multi-tenant runtime architectures
Technologies
Python, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Azure, GCP, PostgreSQL, Redis
Responsibilities
Design and maintain sophisticated AI platform capabilities; Develop and deploy secure RESTful web services; Participate in design reviews and code quality initiatives; Translate product requirements into functional technical designs; Apply MLOps standards for automation and observability; Stay current with evolving AI/ML technologies.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with team leadership
