Principal Software Development Engineer, Full Stack

Principal Software Development Engineer, Full Stack Join the Workday AI organization, where you’ll be building and supporting state-of-the-art AI capabilities that power Workday’s product suite. 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. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. About The Team 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 highly skilled Principal Full Stack Engineers to contribute to a cross‑functional team building transformative AI agents for HR & Finance. This role is crucial in implementing tooling strategies, staying informed about industry trends, and ensuring our AI‑driven solutions integrate effectively within the Workday stack. Your technical contributions and team‑first attitude will play a key role in delivering high‑impact products that scale our AI capabilities and help global organizations simplify complex business processes. You will: Collaborate with a team of engineers to deliver AI‑powered agents that integrate deeply into HR and Financial workflows, accelerating intelligent decision making. 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”). Basic Qualification 12+ years of experience in software engineering. 7+ years experience with a web development framework (Python preferred: Flask, Django, or FastAPI). 5+ years of experience with React and Typescript for Front End / Full stack development. 8+ years with a Relational DB (PostgreSQL preferred). Bachelor’s degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience. Other Qualification 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. Experience working within fast‑paced, agile environments and multi‑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. 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. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here. Primary Location: CAN.BC.Vancouver Primary CAN Base Pay Range: $156,800 - $235,200 CAD Additional CAN Location(s) Base Pay Range: $156,800 - $235,200 CAD 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) 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. 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