Sr Software Development Engineer (Front End)

Workday8 months ago
San Francisco, California, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

At Workday, your work day is brighter through a people-first, innovative culture that values happiness, development, and authentic contributions. Join an environment where every Workmate is supported to shine as their true self. As part of the AI Agent Engineering team, you’ll help deliver high-impact products that scale AI capabilities and simplify complex business processes for global organizations.

Key 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 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).

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering
  • 8+ years of Front End development expertise
  • 5+ years of experience in Typescript/React
  • Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Successful track record as part of cross-functional teams in fast-paced, agile environments
  • Highly effective communicator with both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to collaborate with legal professionals
  • Eagerness to work openly and collaboratively with a diverse team
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity to turn complex problems into clear, compelling solutions
  • Experience in building and operating SaaS products in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
  • Advanced knowledge of modern software development practices (DevOps, Automated Testing, Observability, etc.)

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: Competitive base pay ranges with Primary Location: $132,800 CAD - $199,200 CAD; Additional US Locations: $145,900 USD - $259,200 USD; and Colorado range: $153,600 - $230,400 USD.
  • Bonus & Stock Grants: Eligibility for the Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants.
  • Flexible Work: A mix of in-person and remote work, with at least 50% of quarterly time spent in-office or on-site engagements.
  • Inclusive & Secure Culture: A commitment to employee privacy, data security, and creating a supportive, innovative work environment.
  • Referral Process: Opportunities available if you are being referred to one of our roles.

Required Skills

DevOps
Typescript
Front End Development
AWS
Team Leadership
Automated Testing
React
JavaScript
Agile Methodologies
Distributed Systems
SaaS
UI/UX Design