Principal Workday Solutions Architect (HCM/Compensation)
Western Digital · San Jose, CA
$157,700–$210,300from the description
Jun 28, 2026
San Jose, CA
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior-level architect role focused on designing, configuring, and optimizing Workday solutions in support of HR functions at a global organization. Day-to-day work involves translating HR business requirements into technical Workday configurations across modules such as Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Talent, and Payroll, while guiding stakeholders and driving continuous system improvements. Suits an experienced Workday professional with a background in enterprise HR technology delivery.
Senior level · Remote · Full-time
Advertised as Principal, but the requirements read as Senior.
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 550 people nationally plausibly meet what this posting asks for (computer systems analysts). range 160–820
Applicant volume Light — Few people clear these requirements, so an application that does clear them gets looked at. Worth applying to even if you miss a nice-to-have.
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What the occupation pays Median $105,850 (middle half $82,860–$134,110). This posting is about at that midpoint.
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (7)
The title says 'Principal' but the role's actual scope — deep Workday module configuration, HR technology project delivery, and stakeholder collaboration within a single platform — is consistent with a Senior individual contributor rather than a true org-wide Principal architect.
The degree requirement states 'Bachelor Degree in IT, Computer Science and/or equivalent,' which accepts equivalent experience; treated as no hard degree gate.
The compensation range ($157,700–$210,300/year) is explicitly noted as applicable only for California, Colorado, New York, or remote roles performable in those states.
The role is classified as Computer Systems Analysts (15-1211) because the primary work is configuring, designing, and optimizing a packaged enterprise HR system (Workday) rather than building original software. 15-1299 is noted as a plausible alternative given the specialized Workday solutions architect framing.
No specific total years of experience figure is stated — the JD says 'relevant years of recent experience' without naming a number.
AI/ML familiarity is explicitly called 'an added advantage,' so it is listed as preferred.
This posting reads as a fully-remote role, so it was scored against the national candidate pool rather than a single metro.
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