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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Associate Machine Learning Engineer - **Company:** Workday, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Artificial Neural Networks, C++ (Programming Language), Information Retrieval, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Open Source Technology, Scrum Methodology, Recommender Systems, Tensorflow, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Pytorch, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Agentic-AI, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Information Technology, HuggingFace, Production Code, Virtual Agents, Workday, Natural Language Generation - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9205590/sr-associate-machine-learning-engineer ## About the Role * 3+ years experience as a member of a data science, machine learning / AI engineering, or other relevant software development team building applied machine learning products at scale, including taking products through applied research, design, implementation, production, and production-based evaluation * 2+ years of professional experience with Python, Java, C++, etc. and supporting numeric libraries, with experience in shipping production code and models * 1+ years of professional experience in machine learning and deep learning frameworks & toolkits such as Pytorch, TensorFlow, Huggingface * 1+ years of professional experience in building services to host machine learning models in production at scale with cloud computing platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, etc.) * 1+ years of professional experience working with large language models (LLMs), text generation models, and/or graph neural network models for real-world use cases * Bachelor's (Master's or PhD preferred) degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math or equivalent Other Qualifications: * Stay up to date with advancements in AI, LLMs, RAG, autonomous agents and orchestration frameworks to drive innovation * Deep understanding of statistical analysis, unsupervised and supervised machine learning algorithms, and natural language processing for information retrieval and/or recommendation system use cases * Professional experience in independently solving ambiguous, open-ended problems and technically leading teams * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams and stakeholders * Proven track record of successfully leading, mentoring, and/or managing ML Engineering teams, taking ownership of development lifecycle and sprint planning; fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, innovation, etc. Workday Pay Transparency Statement ## Description We're obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we're shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you'll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We're in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you'll do meaningful work with Workmates who've got your back. In return, we'll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you've found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too. About the Team It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing. At Workday, we're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications. We work hard, and we're serious about what we do. But we like to have a good time, too. In fact, we run our company with that principle in mind every day: One of our core values is fun. Would you like to be part of an innovative, agile force architecting intelligent agents that will revolutionize our customers' workday? Join the AI Agent Engineering team, where we're pioneering cutting-edge HR & Finance AI Agents that deeply integrate within the Workday suite. Be part of an innovative, agile force architecting intelligent agents that will revolutionize our customers' workday., We are seeking highly skilled Machine Learning 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. You will be responsible for implementing AI frameworks, contributing to agent workflow orchestration, utilizing LLMs, agent frameworks, and enterprise AI to design and develop scalable, reliable and trusted AI agents for both HR and Finance., * Collaborate with a team of innovative engineers to deliver AI-powered agents that integrate deeply into HR and Financial workflows, accelerating intelligent decision making. * Develop relationships with software engineers, machine learning engineers, and data scientists on partner teams * Apply understanding of the AI system lifecycle, including problem definition, data acquisition, model training, system integration, and validation. * Implement and integrate AI tools, frameworks, and platforms to ensure scalability, efficiency, and compliance. * Stay up to date with advancements in AI, LLMs, RAG, autonomous agents and orchestration frameworks to drive innovation. * Work with product, engineering, and data science teams to implement AI-based automation solutions that enhance HR and financial operations. * Collaborate with external AI vendors, cloud providers, and open-source communities to integrate best-in-class technologies into our AI stack. * Contribute to establishing monitoring, feedback loops, and continuous learning mechanisms to improve agent performance over time. ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. 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