Faster horses, maybe a tractor not a car - Senior Software Developer Workday Employee Review

3.0
Feb 20, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The total compensation is still good. Many different projects and products to potentially work on. If you're resourceful you can find interesting and career building things to do here. Very diverse workforce and many nice people. Nice office space with extras like snacks, showers, bike shed etc.

Cons

The proprietary stack is archaic and a pain to work with. Nobody has found a way to move away from it yet, not sure why. Many people here have only worked in Workday and do not have experience with the technology the rest of the world uses. If you come in as a grad to work on the proprietary stack you'll be unemployable anywhere else. The red tape is insane and it takes anywhere from 6 months to a year to get approvals for anything new. Endless processes being added on dev teams making it difficult to find time to actually build software. Career progression is difficult and based mainly on being known and talking a lot. The new CEO has no idea what a great software company looks like and continues to focus on selling more and spending less.

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Workday Response
1y
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're aware that there's always room to grow, but at Workday, we take pride in our dedication to our Workmates and the 'employee-first' ethos we've embedded since day one. We value your feedback as well as the praise you have provided in your review.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

Good culture and product, pay is nice

Cons

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Workday Response
3w
Thank you for sharing your experience at Workday. It is fantastic to hear you've enjoyed the culture. We are pleased to hear life as a Workmate is a good one!
3.0
Jun 29, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent engineering talent and knowledgeable coworkers. Strong engineering culture with high code quality standards. Modern technology stack and opportunities to work on large-scale enterprise software. Good work-life balance compared to many tech companies. Competitive compensation, benefits, and employee perks. Collaborative environment with supportive teammates. Opportunities to learn new technologies and grow technically. Stable development processes and mature SDLC practices. Strong emphasis on testing, code reviews, and software quality. Flexible work arrangements (depending on team).

Cons

Large organization means decision-making can be slow. Significant amount of process and bureaucracy before changes reach production. Cross-team dependencies can slow delivery. Career growth can depend on organizational priorities and manager support. Frequent reorganizations can shift priorities and disrupt long-term projects. Innovation may move slower than at smaller startups. Internal tools and processes can sometimes feel overly complex. Communication between teams can occasionally be inconsistent. Like much of the tech industry, the company has experienced layoffs, creating uncertainty for some employees. Promotions can take time and require navigating multiple approval levels.

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