Sr Manager, AI Engineering

Workday; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 255,000 - 383,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday in Pleasanton is seeking a Senior Manager or Director of AI Agent Engineering to lead the development of AI agents for our HR and Finance business. You will build and mentor a high-performing engineering team, driving technical excellence and delivering robust, scalable and secure AI agent solutions that integrate with the Workday ecosystem and deliver outstanding experiences for our customers.

Collaboration with product managers, data scientists, architects, and external partners is

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering leadership with AI/ML focus.
• Experience designing for mission-critical systems at scale.
• Proven ability to hire top AI talent and build cutting-edge products.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and mentor a team of AI agent engineers.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality AI agents.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions.
• Work with architects to ensure seamless Workday platform integration.
• Foster innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.
• Evaluate AI technologies including LLMs, RAG, and orchestration frameworks.
• Collaborate with external vendors and open-source communities.
• Ensure data privacy, security, and compliance in all AI solutions.
• Implement testing, monitoring and feedback loops for reliability.

Skills

AI/ML leadership

Cloud-based systems

Software engineering leadership

Hiring & team building

LLMs

API integration

LangGraph

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

LangGraph

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 Team

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing. At Workday, we're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications. We work hard, and we're serious about what we do. But we like to have a good time, too. In fact, we run our company with that principle in mind every day: One of our core values is fun.

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Senior Manager or Director of AI Agent Engineering to lead the development of AI agents for our HR and Finance business. You will be responsible for building and mentoring a high-performing engineering team, driving technical excellence and ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable and secure AI agent solutions that seamlessly integrate with our Workday ecosystem and deliver outstanding experiences for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and mentor a team of exceptional AI agent engineers.
• Ensure timely project delivery to exceptional standards of our AI agents.
• Work closely with product managers, data scientists and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with architects and principal engineers to ensure seamless integration with the Workday platform.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement and learning.
• Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge AI technologies, including LLMs, RAG, and orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangGraph).
• Collaborate with external vendors and open-source communities to leverage best-in-class AI technologies.
• Ensure all AI solutions adhere to data privacy, security, and compliance standards.
• Implement robust testing, monitoring and feedback loops to ensure agent performance and reliability.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of AI agent solutions within the Workday environment.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering leadership, with a strong focus on AI/ML and cloud-based systems.
• 5+ years of experience with design and development for mission critical systems at scale.

Other Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven ability to seek out and hire the highest performing professionals to build cutting edge products built on AI.
• Deep understanding of LLMs, AI agents, RAG, and orchestration frameworks.
• Experience with enterprise-grade AI architectures, API integration, and large-scale automation.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience with the Workday platform is a strong plus.

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.

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.

Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $255,000 USD - $383,000 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $211,000 USD - $383,000 USD

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 "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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