Senior Full-Stack AI Platform Engineer

Workday, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday, Inc. is seeking an experienced Fullstack Software Engineer in Pleasanton, CA to help build and scale our AI-driven contract management platform within the Workday AI organization.

You’ll collaborate with engineers, product managers, data scientists, and designers to deliver scalable, user‑centric solutions that transform how legal and business teams manage contracts. You will work in a cross‑functional, fast‑paced environment, contributing to the roadmap and owning multiple functional

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 5+ years experience with a web development framework (Python preferred: Flask, Django, or FastAPI)
• 5+ years with a Relational DB (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Experience building and operating SaaS products in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
• Familiarity with the tradeoffs and architecture of modern distributed systems
• Knowledge of software development best practices (DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, observability)
• Hands‑on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with Elasticsearch
• Exposure to additional programming languages like Java (backend) and TypeScript (frontend/fullstack) is a plus
• Proven success working within fast‑paced, agile environments and cross‑functional teams
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with both technical and non‑technical partners
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and translating complex problems into clear, thoughtful solutions
• Committed to fostering an inclusive, team‑oriented environment and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• 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”)

Skills

Software engineering

Python

Web development

Docker

Kubernetes

Elasticsearch

Java

TypeScript

AWS

CI/CD

Tools

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Workday, Inc. is seeking an experienced Fullstack Software Engineer in Pleasanton, CA to help build and scale our AI-driven contract management platform within the Workday AI organization.

You’ll collaborate with engineers, product managers, data scientists, and designers to deliver scalable, user‑centric solutions that transform how legal and business teams manage contracts. You will work in a cross‑functional, fast‑paced environment, contributing to the roadmap and owning multiple functional