Principal Full Stack Software Development Engineer
San Francisco Bay Area, Vancouver, Denver
$170,200 - $302,400/yearly
Staff
Top Benefits
401k plan
Company equity
Vision and dental insurance
About the role
Who you are
- 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
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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”)
The application process
- End Date: October 31, 2025
Benefits
- 401k plan
- Company equity
- Vision and dental insurance
- Work from home opportunities
- Health insurance
- On-site health clinic (Pleasanton office)
- Virtual primary care
- Flexible time-off policy
- Global mental health resources
- Global dedicated on-site clinical counselors
- Global well-being days
- $25k fertility/family planning benefits
- North Star financial wellness
- Retirement funds and matching
About Workday
Software Development
10,000+
Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, helping customers adapt and thrive in a changing world. Workday applications for financial management, human resources, planning, spend management, and analytics are built with artificial intelligence and machine learning at the core to help organizations around the world embrace the future of work. Workday is used by more than 10,000 organizations around the world and across industries – from medium-sized businesses to more than 50% of the Fortune 500.
Principal Full Stack Software Development Engineer
San Francisco Bay Area, Vancouver, Denver
$170,200 - $302,400/yearly
Staff
Top Benefits
401k plan
Company equity
Vision and dental insurance
About the role
Who you are
- 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
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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”)
The application process
- End Date: October 31, 2025
Benefits
- 401k plan
- Company equity
- Vision and dental insurance
- Work from home opportunities
- Health insurance
- On-site health clinic (Pleasanton office)
- Virtual primary care
- Flexible time-off policy
- Global mental health resources
- Global dedicated on-site clinical counselors
- Global well-being days
- $25k fertility/family planning benefits
- North Star financial wellness
- Retirement funds and matching
About Workday
Software Development
10,000+
Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, helping customers adapt and thrive in a changing world. Workday applications for financial management, human resources, planning, spend management, and analytics are built with artificial intelligence and machine learning at the core to help organizations around the world embrace the future of work. Workday is used by more than 10,000 organizations around the world and across industries – from medium-sized businesses to more than 50% of the Fortune 500.