Sr Software Development Engineer (Front End)

Workday; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 132,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Canada is seeking a software engineer for their AI Agent Engineering team. You will collaborate with multiple teams to build impactful products and contribute to a culture that values curiosity and learning. Candidates should have substantial experience in software engineering and strong skills in Front End development, Typescript, and React. This role offers flexibility to work both in-office and remotely.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Comprehensive benefits

Workday Bonus Plan

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 8+ years of Front End development experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Typescript and React.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build product vision.
• Participate in an iterative team culture focused on learning.
• Take ownership of functional areas from development to production.

Skills

Software engineering

Front End development

Typescript

React

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in a computer related field

Tools

AWS

Job description

Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

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About the Team

Join the AI Agent Engineering team, where we're pioneering cutting-edge HR & Finance AI Agents that deeply integrate within the Workday suite. Be part of an innovative, agile force architecting intelligent agents that will revolutionize our customers' workday.

About the Role

Your technical contributions and team-first mindset will play a key role in delivering high-impact products that scale our AI capabilities and help global organizations simplify complex business processes.

You will:

• Collaborate with engineering, data science, product, and design teams to build and evolve our vision, strategy, and roadmap
• 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”)

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering
• 8+ years of Front End development expert (technologies, tools, practices, etc)
• 5+ years of experience in Typescript/React
• Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience

Other Qualifications:

• Successful track record of operating as part of cross-functional teams in fast-paced, agile environments
• Highly effective communicator with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with legal professionals
• Eager to work openly and collaboratively with a diverse team
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity to turn hard problems into clear and compelling solutions through reasoning and research
• Experienced in building and operating SaaS products in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
• Experienced in the technologies and tradeoffs involved in building modern distributed systems
• Advanced knowledge of modern software development practices (DevOps, Automated Testing, Observability, etc)

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. 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. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: CAN.BC.Vancouver Primary Location Base Pay Range: $132,800 CAD - $199,200 CAD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $145,900 USD - $259,200 USD

Additional Considerations:

If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $153,600 - $230,400 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.

The application deadline for this role is 10/31/2025

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. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote