Lead Workday Engineer – People Tech, AI

Zscaler

Lead Workday Engineer developing AI-driven HR tech solutions for Zscaler. Responsible for managing integrations and producing high-impact employee experiences.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $133,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the full lifecycle of cross-platform People & Culture solutions
Spearhead the evaluation, design, and implementation of AI-driven HR solutions
Serve as senior subject matter expert and strategic partner to HR
Drive AI and P&C technology investments by developing data-driven business cases
Develop and execute comprehensive implementation plans using agile methodologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of software engineering or systems integration experience
4+ years of architectural-level understanding of Workday Integrations framework
Experience integrating AI tools, Large Language Models (LLMs), or MCP frameworks
Practical experience with AI prompting techniques and AI-assisted development
Proven ability to lead agile teams and manage vendor relationships
Demonstrated ability to build business cases and justify investments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Various health plans
Time off plans for vacation and sick time
Parental leave options
Retirement options
Education reimbursement
In-office perks, and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

software engineeringsystems integrationWorkday Integrations frameworkAI tools integrationLarge Language Models (LLMs)MCP frameworksAI prompting techniquesAI-assisted developmentagile methodologiesbusiness case development

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic partnershipvendor relationship managementdata-driven decision makingteam management