Staff Workday Developer

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.

The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.

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, and equity ownership
• Top tier benefits to fuel your work, including supplemental health insurance, ancillary insurance, and mental health support programs
• Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible employer-paid benefits spending account expenses beyond traditional benefits such as wellness, childcare, learning, and more.
• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, and more!
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
• Monthly commuter stipend to help offset in-office commuting costs

Our team is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming interview experience for all candidates. If you require a specific accommodation during the application or interview process due to a physical or mental condition, please complete this Applicant Accommodation Form to notify our team. The form should only be completed if you need a specific accommodation.

AI Usage Disclosure: Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.

Vacancy Notice: This job posting represents an existing vacancy that we are actively seeking to fill.