Principal Software Engineer (Gen AI)

Experience: Not Available to Not Available years

Location: USA.CO.Boulder

Skills: Python, Java, SaaS, large language models, retrieval augmented generation, semantic search, text embedding models, MCP, langgraph, vibe coding, transformer neural networks, AWS, GCP, Docker, ETL, machine learning

About the Team
Are you energized by seeing AI products come to life in real-world settings—especially when they directly impact how companies plan their workforce and finances? At Workday, our Adaptive Planning organization is on a mission to reimagine the FP&A; customer journey with an AI-first attitude. We serve thousands of the world’s largest enterprises, and now we're building agentic workflows that will transform how finance teams interact with planning systems—making them more intelligent, proactive, and efficient. We’re looking for highly creative, results-driven, and deeply technical AI/ML Engineers to help us shape the future of financial planning. If you're passionate about building real production-grade AI that solves complex business problems and delivers measurable impact—this is your team!

About the Role
Are you driven to apply innovative AI to real-world enterprise challenges? As an AI/ML Engineer on the Workday Adaptive Planning team, you’ll help redefine how financial planning is done at scale—by designing and building intelligent, agentic workflows that power the next generation of FP&A; solutions. You’ll be at the forefront of bringing "AI-first" thinking into production, developing enterprise level intelligent systems that automate, adapt, and assist users throughout the financial planning journey. Your work will directly impact thousands of global enterprises and millions of end users.

What You’ll Do:
• Technically leadership: lead design and development of sophisticated AI agents that reason, learn, and interact across complex business processes to enhance productivity and decision-making.
• Integrate AI Frameworks: Embed secure, scalable, and reliable agentic capabilities into core Adaptive Planning features.
• Partner Cross-Functionally: Collaborate with extraordinary engineers and product managers to bring ideas to life.
• Own Projects End-to-End: Lead the full AI development lifecycle—problem framing, data prep, design & development, deployment, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Leverage Rich Planning Data:



Harness Workday Adaptive Planning’s vast enterprise datasets to tune and optimize your AI models for high-value outcomes.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to junior engineers. Conduct critical code reviews and unblock the team on deep technical hurdles.

About You
Basic Qualifications
• 4+ years experience working on a data science, machine learning or related software development team.
• 4+ years experience with Python supporting ML/AI libraries, with experience in shipping secure, production solutions.
• 4+ years of experience in object oriented programming with Java.
• 5+ years experience in SaaS software development.

Other Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering.
• A PhD or MS degree in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering is highly desired.
• Extensive experience with large language models (LLM), retrieval augmented generation (RAG) systems, semantic search and text embedding models, MCP, langgraph, vibe coding, transformer neural networks, and related frameworks.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP), containerization technologies (e.g. Docker) and data engineering pipelines (e.g. ETL).
• Experience developing and deploying machine learning solutions using large-scale datasets, including specification design, data collection and labeling, model development, validation, deployment, and ongoing monitoring.
• An ability to balance speed with delivering high-quality, practical solutions.
• Shown perseverance in overcoming significant problems.
• You have a strong focus on delivering high-quality software products, continuous innovation, and you value test automation and performance engineering.

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. 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.CO.Boulder
Primary Location Base Pay Range: $200,600 USD - $301,000 USD
Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $190,600 USD - $342,000 USD

Additional Considerations: The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below: 04/20/2026

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 chance 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. At Workday, we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring experience where all candidates can fully demonstrate their skills. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point, please email [email protected].

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