Machine Learning Engineer III / Senior Machine Learning Engineer - AI Platform

HR Tech Job; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 163,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Workday ULC in Boulder is seeking creative ML Engineers and Senior ML Engineers to pioneer the development of AI-first products. In this role, you will bridge deep research with production, tackling complex challenges to deliver transformative value. Ideal candidates have expertise in deep learning, NLP, and Python, with 3+ years of experience in ML systems.

Responsibilities include designing advanced AI solutions, managing end-to-end MLOps processes, and collaborating with teams to drive impactful ML initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience researching, developing, and deploying ML systems.
• Expertise in deep learning, NLP, Information Retrieval, and recommender systems.
• 0.5+ years in building NLP and LLM-powered products.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy sophisticated reasoning and planning agents.
• Develop algorithms for automated node-level optimization.
• Engineer cloud-based pipelines and A/B testing frameworks.

Skills

Deep learning

NLP

Information Retrieval

Recommender systems

Python

Pytorch

TensorFlow

Education

Advanced degree in a quantitative field

Tools

PySpark

SQL

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for creative, results-focused ML Engineers and Senior ML Engineers to help us build the next generation of "AI-first" products.

We are seeking pragmatic ML and Senior ML Engineers to drive the applied research, deployment, and optimization of our Agentic AI, Search, and Semantic Parsing products. In this role, you will bridge the gap between deep research and production, embedding cutting‑edge agents directly into the Workday ecosystem. Leveraging our vast computing power and exclusive datasets, you will solve complex technical challenges to deliver transformative value to millions of users. If you are ready to apply creative problem‑solving to global‑scale ML systems, we want to hear from you.

In this role, you would:

• Architect Agentic AI: Design and deploy sophisticated reasoning, planning, and swarm agents that interact seamlessly with enterprise data and support continuous, life‑long learning.

• Drive Meta‑ML & Optimization: Develop algorithms for automated node‑level optimization within agent graphs, identifying the best LLM and prompt configurations for every workflow step. Build recommender systems for engineering teams to drive optimal evaluation for their agents.

• Advance Information Retrieval: Build hybrid, agentic search systems and semantic parsing products (Text-to-SQL/Python) utilizing vector search, reasoning, and fine‑tuning for structured output.

• Scale Evaluation & Observability: Engineer cloud‑based pipelines (Kubeflow) and A/B testing frameworks for rigorous offline/online evaluation, failure attribution, and safety monitoring.

• Lead the ML Lifecycle: Own the end‑to‑end MLOps process—from exploration and prompt engineering to scalable production deployment—ensuring high‑quality, reliable performance.

• Define Strategic Roadmaps: Independently identify ML opportunities, propose high‑impact solutions to leadership, and integrate industry best practices across the organization.

• Collaborate with Autonomy: Work cross‑functionally with PMs and Engineers to deliver "AI-first" products, enjoying full ownership of your work within a supportive, growth‑oriented culture.

About You

Basic Qualifications (MLE III)

• Deep Technical ML Capability: 3+ years of experience researching, developing and deploying production‑grade ML systems, including expertise in deep learning, NLP, Information Retrieval, and recommender systems using frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.

• Generative AI & Agentic Systems: 0.5+ years of proven track record of building and evaluating NLP and LLM‑powered products, including expertise in RAG architectures, agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain/LangGraph), and long‑context LLM applications (e.g., Text-to-SQL).

• Engineering Excellence: 0.5+ years expert‑level Python experience with a focus on modular library design, asynchronous patterns, and scalable system architecture (state management/error handling) for non‑deterministic AI outputs.

Basic Qualifications (Senior MLE)

• Deep Technical ML Leadership: 6+ years of experience researching, developing and deploying production‑grade ML systems, including expertise in deep learning, NLP, Information Retrieval, and recommender systems using frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.

• Generative AI & Agentic Systems: 1+ years of proven track record of building and evaluating NLP and LLM‑powered products, including expertise in RAG architectures, agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain/LangGraph), and long‑context LLM applications (e.g., Text-to-SQL).

• Engineering Excellence: 1+ years expert‑level Python experience with a focus on modular library design, asynchronous patterns, and scalable system architecture (state management/error handling) for non‑deterministic AI outputs.

Other Qualifications

• Academic Foundation: Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in a quantitative field or a strong portfolio of peer‑reviewed research publications.

• Optimization & Advanced Techniques: Proficiency in techniques like DSPy, Reinforcement Learning, imitation learning, graph neural networks, multi‑modal models, and large‑scale data processing (PySpark, SQL).

• Experimental Rigor: A "test‑everything" mindset with experience in A/B testing, Knowledge Graphs, and "Golden Dataset" curation for model benchmarking.

• Data Pipelines: Proficiency in large‑scale data processing (PySpark, SQL).

• Production MLOps: Hands‑on experience with the full ML lifecycle, including model fine‑tuning (PEFT), evaluation frameworks (e.g., DeepEval/RAGAS), and cloud‑native deployment (Docker/K8s, AWS/GCP).

• Collaborative Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and solve ambiguous problems with high autonomy.

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 .

Primary Location: CAN.BC.Vancouver

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $171,600 CAD - $257,400 CAD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $163,000 USD - $288,000 USD

Additional Considerations

If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $171,600 - $257,400 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.

Application Deadline Information

The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below:

06/26/2026