Staff Workday Engineer
$187k - $220k USD
Join us in building the future of finance.
Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.
About the team + role
We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.
The People Systems team builds and maintains secure, scalable HR technology that supports employees across the company. The team partners closely with People Operations, Compensation, Payroll, Finance and Corporate Engineering to deliver reliable systems and improve how employees experience internal tools. The focus is on improving system performance, enabling new capabilities, and supporting company growth through thoughtful system design. This team plays a key role in supporting acquisitions and expanding global workforce operations!
As a Staff Workday Engineer, you will design, configure, and improve Workday solutions across HCM, Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll. You will partner directly with People and business teams to translate requirements into system configurations, reports, and integrations. This role contributes to both ongoing system improvements and major initiatives such as acquisitions and new feature development. You will also support the evaluation and implementation of AI-based capabilities within HR systems to improve efficiency and decision-making.
This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA office, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.
At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.
What you’ll do
- Drive the design, configuration, and continuous improvement of Workday modules including HCM, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, and act as the subject matter expert
- Architect, build, and optimize scalable Workday integrations, custom reports, and advanced security models with a constant focus on reliability, resilience and scalability
- Partner with People Operations, Compensation, Payroll, and Engineering teams to deliver system enhancements, process automations and resolve issues
- Support mergers and acquisitions and Internationalization efforts by driving onboarding workflows, data migration activities and aligning systems with company standards
- Contribute to the development of AI-enabled solutions within HR systems to improve workflows and reporting
What you bring
- You have 6+ years of experience working with Workday, including configuration across HCM, Compensation, Payroll and Benefits, with a proven track record of architectural and design leadership
- You have experience building and maintaining Workday reports, integrations, and security models
- You are familiar with Payroll and Finance processes and how they connect to HR systems
- You have hands-on experience using Workday Studio, custom integration patterns using APIs (SOAP/REST/WQL); experience with Workday Extend, Orchestrations and Prism is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to leverage modern AI tools (e.g., Claude Code, ChatGPT, enterprise AI assistants) to accelerate your own engineering workflows, coupled with a track record of building AI-enabled automations is a massive plus
- You can translate business requirements into system solutions and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical partners
What we offer
- Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
- Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
- Best-in-class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
- Lifestyle wallet — a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.
- Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
- Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
- Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.
Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.
Base Pay Range:
Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)
$187,000—$220,000 USD
Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)
$165,000—$194,000 USD
Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)
$146,000—$172,000 USD
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If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.
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