Principal Software Development Engineer (Vancouver)

Principal Software Development Engineer (Vancouver)

05 Aug
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HR Tech Job
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Vancouver

05 Aug

HR Tech Job

Vancouver

About the Team

Join the AI Agent Engineering team, where we pioneer cutting‑edge HR & Finance AI agents that integrate within the Workday suite. This agile force architecting intelligent agents will revolutionize customers' workday.

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Full‑Stack Engineer to contribute to a cross‑functional team building transformative AI agents for HR & Finance. Your technical contributions and team‑first attitude will play a key role in delivering high‑impact products that scale our AI capabilities and simplify complex business processes.

Responsibilities

- Collaborate with engineers to deliver AI‑powered agents that integrate deeply into HR and Financial workflows, accelerating intelligent decision‑making.
- Participate in a supportive, iterative culture that values curiosity, learning, and strong engineering practices.
- Contribute to the growth and success of 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”).

Qualifications

Basic Qualification

- 12+ years of experience in software engineering.
- 7+ years 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 database (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 explicit solutions.
- Committed to fostering an inclusive, team‑oriented environment and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Pay & Location

Primary Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada (CAN.BC.Vancouver)

Base Pay Range: CAD $168,000 – $252,000 annually.

Additional locations: same pay range.

Flexible Work

Hybrid model: at least 50% of time each quarter in the office or field; flexible schedule allowed.

EEO & Accommodations

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered. All applicants may request reasonable accommodations. Contact

Application Notice

Applications are accepted only through Workday Careers. We will not ask for payment or additional data outside of Workday. If you need assistance with the application process, contact

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