Sr. Collaboration Engineer

Workday, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

annual stock grants

Performance bonus

Job summary

Workday, Inc. is seeking an experienced IT engineer to oversee the enterprise collaboration stack (Google Workspace, Slack Enterprise Grid, MS Teams) and drive AI-driven automation across the platform.

The role demands strong scripting skills, incident management experience, and ability to coordinate across PST/IST time zones for 24x5 coverage. You will partner with IT security and engineering teams while shaping scalable automation and AI initiatives aligned with Workday’s roadmap.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in IT engineering, platform administration, or enterprise systems engineering.
• Experience or strong interest in integrating enterprise AI tools with collaboration stacks.
• Deep administrative expertise across Google Workspace, Slack Enterprise Grid, and MS Teams.
• Proficient in scripting/automation using Python, PowerShell, Google Apps Script, REST APIs, GAM, and Admin SDKs.

Responsibilities

• Manage, operate, and maintain the enterprise collaboration stack across SaaS products (Google Workspace, Slack, MS Teams).
• Drive platform migration initiatives and implement scalable end-to-end automations for user lifecycles.
• Lead integrations with enterprise AI platforms and provide Tier 3/4 escalation support.
• Monitor health and performance, coordinate global handoffs across time zones, and ensure 24x5 coverage.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

Google Apps Script

GAM

Admin SDKs

REST APIs

Automation

AI/ML

Incident management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack Enterprise Grid

Microsoft 365 / MS Teams

Job description

Your work days are brighter here.We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.About the TeamThe Digital Employee Experience Collaboration team, part of Business Technology (BT) at Workday, delivers innovative, engaging digital experiences for our global workforce. Operating at the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence and employee experience, our goal is to eliminate friction and elevate productivity across a fast-paced, distributed workforce.We partner closely with teams across Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, HR, Employee Communications, and other functions to deliver seamless, integrated experiences that support business operations and help Workmates do their best work. We are a collaborative, dynamic team that values creativity, innovation, customer empathy, and continuous improvement.About the RoleIn this role you will deliver outstanding Collaboration service to the enterprise demonstrating our SaaS product suite which comprises of Slack, Google Workspace, O365 (Microsoft Teams) and other applications like Miro, Asana and Smartsheet. Join a team of hardworking, multifaceted, and hard-working engineers who take personal pride in the service they provide to our workmates and external clients.The ideal candidate should have a passion for operational excellence, automation, AI engineering solutions, and developing modern collaborative workflows. This person must be driven with a strong capacity to quickly adapt to a meaningful pace of work and an interest in learning new technologies. You will possess the ability to balance multiple tasks while operating across a large range of technologies simultaneously, ensuring daily operational responsibilities are met alongside customer SLAs. The successful candidate will be willing to take on tasks outside of their immediate knowledge base, maintain meticulous attention to detail, and communicate effectively—both written and verbally—in technical and non-technical language across multi-functional teams.Responsibilities:Manage, operate, and maintain the enterprise collaboration stack across SaaS products including Google Workspace, Slack Enterprise Grid and integrated tools. Drive platform migration initiatives (e.g., tenant migrations, Google Workspace optimizations, and file-sharing governance)Implement scalable end-to-end automations for high-volume administrative processes and user lifecycles using Python, PowerShell, Google Apps Script, GAM, and Admin SDKsImplement best practices, standards, and governance controls for AI/ML technologies and enterprise automation services.Build and implement new AI-driven products and features aligned with the organizational roadmap. Develop, test, and implement processes with a primary focus on end-to-end automation and AI/ML optimization.Implement shift-left automation strategies to empower Tier 1/Tier 2 support and reduce engineering operational loadLead the design, deployment, and operational support for integrations with enterprise AI platforms (e.g., Sana Labs, Glean, Slack AI).Serve as an escalation point for Tier 3 and Tier 4 technical support, addressing complex incident tickets and service requests.Monitor system health, uptime, performance indicators, and Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) to deliver a seamless workmate experience.Coordinate global operations, maintaining handoffs across time zones (PST / IST) to ensure continuous 24x5 support coverage.Collaborate closely with Workday’s IT engineering and security organizations, ensuring compliance with all audits and policies.Use technical experience, professional concepts, and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.About YouBasic Qualifications:Professional Experience: 8+ years of hands-on experience in IT engineering, platform administration, or enterprise systems engineering.AI Platform Readiness: Hands-on experience or interest in integrating enterprise AI tools and third-party SaaS products with enterprise collaboration stacks.Enterprise Platform Expertise: Deep administrative expertise across core collaboration platforms, specifically Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Vault), Slack Enterprise Grid, and Microsoft 365 / MS Teams.Automation & Scripting: Demonstrated proficiency in architecting automated workflows and scripts using Python, PowerShell, Google Apps Script, REST APIs, and command-line administration tools such as GAM and Google Admin SDK.Technical Operations (L3/L4): Proven experience operating as an escalation point for complex L3/L4 technical issues, incident management, root cause analysis, and ticketing systems (ServiceNow or Jira).Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical work experience).Other Qualifications:Global Support & Coordination: Ability to coordinate across global operations and maintain seamless daily handoffs across time zones (PST / IST) to ensure 24x5 coverage.Shift-Left Operational Strategy: Strong drive to implement operational automation that empowers Tier 1 and Tier 2 support teams, reducing ongoing engineering maintenance overhead.Communication & Stakeholder Management: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical business partners and leadership.Agility & Problem Solving: History of balancing multiple competing priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced technology environment while adhering to customer SLAs.Workday Pay Transparency StatementThe 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: USA.CA.PleasantonPrimary Location Base Pay Range: $130,700 USD - $196,100 USDAdditional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $110,300 USD - $196,100 USDOur Approach to Flexible WorkWith 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 \"home office\" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals during our application process, in order to perform one or more essential functions of their job, as well as regarding the use of AI tools for employment decision-making to any degree. Please see below for more details including how to request an accommodation as a qualified veteran, due to a disability or for religious reasons, or as otherwise provided under applicable law.Workday prohibits taking adverse action against any candidate or employee for reporting a possible violation of this policy, requesting one or more work accommodations, exercising a privacy right, or cooperating in an investigation in accordance with applicable law. Any employee who retaliates against a candidate or employee for doing so may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, to the fullest extent allowable under applicable law.If you require a reasonable accommodation, you may email [e-mail] , as far in advance as possible.Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. 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