Senior Software Development Engineer - GenAI Solutions implementation

About the position

Joining the Workday Illuminate delivery enablement team as a Software Development Engineer - Developer Advocate, you will play a critical role in driving the adoption of our Generative AI platform. You will embody a dual role: that of a technical evangelist, advocating for Generative AI within Workday, and that of a hands-on implementer, assisting application teams with integration. You will provide guidance, build a platform community, and forge strong relationships to ensure successful implementation. By bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, you will empower application teams to effectively use our GenAI platform independently.

Responsibilities

• Drive the adoption of the GenAI platform by providing technical expertise and hands-on support to application teams.
• Serve as a technical evangelist for the GenAI platform, promoting its benefits and capabilities within Workday.
• Provide hands-on assistance to application teams to integrate the GenAI platform into their workflows.
• Update sample code and documentation based on feedback and evolving needs.
• Encourage and foster a vibrant community around the GenAI platform.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with application teams to ensure successful collaboration and adoption.
• Set up sprints and agile principles to ensure rapid and efficient progress in platform adoption.
• Help train application teams to become self-sufficient in using the GenAI platform post-implementation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software development experience, with a deep understanding of Workday's XpressO (XO) program language.
• 5+ years working knowledge of Workday Software Development technologies.
• 5+ years experience with enterprise-level architecture and deploying systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and technologies, particularly in the generative AI space.
• Experience working within a services or consulting organization, contributing to customer implementation projects and solution delivery.
• Experience with Workday Extend development.
• Experience with cloud technologies in designing scalable systems.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships and trust across different teams and functions.
• Enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.

Benefits

• Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus.
• Annual refresh stock grants.
• Flexible work schedule allowing for a mix of in-person and remote work.