Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here. At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not. In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday. About the Team Illuminate is a key strategic initiative at Workday, dedicated to rapidly accelerating the integration and expansion of Generative AI across our entire product suite. This emerging team within Illuminate will collaborate closely with application teams to drive the adoption of generative AI technologies throughout Workday. The team will embody a culture of continuous innovation and adaptability, leveraging a proactive, consultative approach. About the Role 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. Key Responsibilities Platform Adoption: Drive the adoption of the GenAI platform by providing technical expertise and hands-on support to application teams. Technical Evangelism: Serve as a technical evangelist for the GenAI platform, promoting its benefits and capabilities within Workday. Hands-on Support: Provide hands-on assistance to application teams to integrate the GenAI platform into their workflows. Documentation and Sample Code: Update sample code and documentation based on feedback and evolving needs. Community Building: Encourage and foster a vibrant community around the GenAI platform. Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with application teams to ensure successful collaboration and adoption. Agile Practices: Set up sprints and agile principles to ensure rapid and efficient progress in platform adoption. Training and Enablement: Help train application teams to become self-sufficient in using the GenAI platform post-implementation. About You You are a proactive and collaborative software engineer with a passion for empowering teams and driving technology adoption. You thrive in an agile environment and excel at building relationships. You are skilled at translating technical concepts into practical solutions and enjoy helping others succeed. You may have consulting experiences and are used to moving across multiple projects and helping teams be successful. With your expertise in software development and your enthusiasm for generative AI, you are ready to make a significant impact on our GenAI initiatives. Basic Qualifications 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. Other Qualifications 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. 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. 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.CO.Boulder Primary Location Base Pay Range: $153,600 USD - $230,400 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $145,900 USD - $259,200 USD If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $153,600 - $230,400 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO. The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below: 06/06/2025 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). 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. Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process! 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Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter. At Workday, our employees have always been our number one Core Value. We understand that everyone has unique experiences and perspectives which is why our mission is to create a safe space where all people and ideas are welcomed. Our commitment to value inclusion, belonging, and equity (VIBE™) and creating a brighter workday for all is the cornerstone of all we do. Join us! Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world's largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday. Workday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 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