About the TeamThe Agent Platform team delivers a new AI focused experience for Workday customers, and most importantly their employees. We are at the forefront of Workday's AI & Agentic initiatives with the objective to deliver and integrate Agentic capabilities across the entire Workday platform, including the widespread adoption and AI powered Assist features, rapid creation and deployment of Workday-native AI Agents, and the delivery of Workday's Agent System of Record.
The Agent System of Record (ASOR) platform brings the Human and Digital Workforce experience together. Customers can securely deploy, extend, manage, and measure Workday-delivered agents, as well as partner-built and 3rd party agents all in the Agent Analytics Hub. ASOR is responsible for designing a highly configurable agent lifecycle for all types of agents (Workday Built, Third Party, and Managed Agents) with robust analytics and features for Agent Administrators.
We also contribute to significant agentic initiatives and features at Workday such as Ambient & Delegate runtime design, Agents as MCP Tools, and more!
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to help lead our growing Workday Agent System of Record (ASOR) team. In this role, you will manage two scrum teams responsible for delivering core, critical features that power Workday's agentic AI roadmap.
You will work closely with Product Managers, Functional Architects, cross-functional engineering partners, and key external partners to design and build the foundational Agent System of Record platform. Beyond technical execution, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a high-trust engineering culture, mentoring engineers, and instilling strong operational practices.
In this role, your responsibilities include:
Team Leadership & Talent Development
- Manage and grow a team of 7-8 engineers working across front-end (React), Workday proprietary technology (XO), and various back-end services across our AI Platform.
- Mentor and guide engineers through career development, cultivating a strong culture of continuous feedback, trust, accountability, and psychological safety.
Execution & Strategy
- Take end-to-end ownership of engineering delivery, execution quality, and technical outcomes for features across the ASOR platform.
- Define execution strategies, sprint cadence, and team operating models to optimize velocity and cross-functional collaboration.
Product & Partner Collaboration
- Partner closely with Product Managers and Functional Architects to align on product vision, shape the strategic roadmap, and allocate engineering resources effectively.
- Drive cross-team alignment and technical integration across internal platform teams and external strategic partners.
About YouBasic Qualifications
- 3+ years experience directly managing and leading software development engineering teams, fostering high-performing and engaged teams focused on delivering high-quality software
- 8+ years experience in software development engineering, including architecting, building, and scaling robust and efficient software systems.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Other Qualifications
- Bachelor or Master's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
- Familiarity of LLMs and their strengths, limitations in personal or work use
- Technical Breadth: Background in modern web architectures-experience with React, microservices/cloud platforms, and AI/ML platforms
- Delivery & Operations: Strong track record of technical project management, roadmap execution, and establishing engineering best practices
- Cross-Functional Influence: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Product Management, Architecture, and enterprise stakeholders.
- A compassionate mentor who is passionate about building high-performing, diverse engineering cultures.
Workday Pay Transparency StatementThe 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.CA.Pleasanton
Primary Location Base Pay Range: $178,400 USD - $267,600 USD
Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $150,500 USD - $267,600 USD
Our Approach to Flexible WorkWith 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.
