Senior Engineer

Workday · Pleasanton, CA · $190,100 USD - $285,100 USD · hybrid We’re Workday, a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents. We're looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Platform Engineering organization. About the Role As a Senior Engineer, you will lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex enterprise systems. You will serve as a technical anchor,balancing hands-on engineering with technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and team mentorship. Key Responsibilities Design and build scalable, high-performance software components that embed cleanly into larger frameworks. Gather requirements and define overall system architecture to ensure optimal user experience and system reliability. Partner with engineering management and product managers to clarify requirements, set technical direction, and prioritize development efforts. Support release planning by assessing effort, risks, and priorities. Collaborate with peers on technical designs, task estimation, and feature execution in a fast-paced Agile environment. Perform thorough peer code reviews, champion continuous integration/testing practices, and maintain reliable task and bug management within every sprint. Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends. Propose and execute prototype/proof-of-concept projects to solve complex platform challenges. Actively mentor junior and mid-level developers to grow their technical expertise. Serve as an advocate for platform technologies by communicating new capabilities across cross-functional teams. Basic Qualifications 8+ years of professional experience in Object-Oriented Design and Programming (OOD/OOP). Fluency in Java and strong proficiency in applying core design patterns and architecture paradigms. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). Preferred Qualifications & Attributes Demonstrated experience using a disciplined, methodical approach to building modular, layered software. Ability to effectively communicate architectural designs (e.g., via UML or clear technical documentation). Hands-on experience across the complete software development lifecycle, including source control, requirement specs, unit/system testing, performance testing, and design reviews. Proven track record of leading technical initiatives that span multiple teams, delivering high-quality software on schedule in Agile environments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of effectively partnering with Product Management to refine and focus feature scopes. Salary Information The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton Primary Location Base Pay Range: $190,100 USD - $285,100 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $160,100 USD - $285,100 USD