Software (SaaS) · Pleasanton, California · Founded 2005
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Ask a verified Workday employee to refer you for a specific role. Share the job ID and your resume, and they review it and submit the referral through Workday's internal process.
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About Workday
Workday makes cloud software for HR, payroll, finance and planning, used by large enterprises.
- Founded
- 2005
- Headquarters
- Pleasanton, California
- Employees
- ~20,000
- Careers
- workday.com ↗
Workday interview process
3 stages · Reapply after 6 months if not selected. Rounds vary by role and level.
- 1
Recruiter call
Background and role fit.
- 2
Technical interviews
Coding and system design.
- 3
Hiring manager round
Team fit.
What Workday tests
- Topics
- In-Memory Data Architectures · High-Throughput Payroll Computation · Object-Oriented Design · Enterprise Security & RBAC · Clean API Architecture
- Tech stack
- Java · Scala · Python · In-Memory Database · AWS
- Levels
- Associate Software Engineer, Software Development Engineer, Senior Software Engineer
How to get referred at Workday
Step 1
Find the exact role
Open the job on workday.com and copy the job link and job ID. Referrers can only submit you for a specific opening.
Step 2
Pick the right referrer
Choose a verified Workday employee. Someone in the same team or function can speak to your fit more credibly.
Step 3
Send a focused request
Attach a resume tailored to the role and a three- or four-line note on why you fit. Lead with experience that matches what Workday tests, such as In-Memory Data Architectures and High-Throughput Payroll Computation.
Step 4
Get referred and track it
Once they accept and you pay, they submit you through Workday's internal referral portal and upload proof. Your payment is held until that proof is in.
Workday tip: Workday products span HR, finance and planning. Name the product area from the posting.
Questions about Workday referrals
How do I get a referral at Workday?
Find the exact role on Workday's careers site and copy the job ID, choose a verified Workday referrer on this page, then send your tailored resume with a short note on why you fit. The referrer submits you through Workday's internal referral portal and uploads proof.
What is the Workday interview process?
It usually has 3 stages: recruiter call, technical interviews and hiring manager round. The exact rounds vary by role and level.
How much does a Workday referral cost?
Each referrer sets their own fee, and you pay only after the referrer accepts your request.
Does a Workday referral guarantee an interview?
No. A Workday referral puts your profile in front of the recruiter through the internal process, but Workday decides on interviews, offers and hiring.
How long should I wait to reapply to Workday after a rejection?
Candidates are usually asked to wait about 6 months after a final-round rejection before interviewing for a similar role again.
Where is Workday headquartered?
Workday is headquartered in Pleasanton, California and was founded in 2005.
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DatabricksCompany details are from public sources, last reviewed Oct 2026. FindMyReferral is not affiliated with Workday. Hiring decisions are made by Workday.