Principal API Architect: Agent-Ready Data APIs

Workday, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 206,400 - 309,600; Full time

Job summary

Workday, Inc. in Pleasanton, California, is seeking a Principal API Architect to define the API architecture vision for product engineering. You will lead API strategy for agentic and integration-heavy scenarios, setting standards and partnering with various teams to implement them.

The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience in building mission-critical backend systems and 5 years in a senior architecture role. The position offers a flexible work environment and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience building large scale backend systems and APIs.
• 5+ years in a senior architecture or staff-plus role.
• Deep hands-on experience using TypeScript or Python to build web services.

Responsibilities

• Lead API strategy for agentic and integration-heavy scenarios.
• Define and evolve the API architecture and standards.
• Partner with product leaders to shape the operating model.

Skills

TypeScript or Python

API governance

Distributed systems

Cloud architectures

AI-assisted tools

Job description

Workday, Inc. in Pleasanton, California, is seeking a Principal API Architect to define the API architecture vision for product engineering. You will lead API strategy for agentic and integration-heavy scenarios, setting standards and partnering with various teams to implement them.

The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience in building mission-critical backend systems and 5 years in a senior architecture role. The position offers a flexible work environment and competitive compensation.