Sr Software Development Engineer - Da Nang (Paradox)
About this role
Your work days are brighter here.
We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.
About the Team
The Paradox team at Workday is transforming how the world hires. We are imagining recruitment with a first-of-its-kind conversational recruiting platform, powered by an AI assistant that streamlines candidate screening, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and more — all through simple, mobile, chat, and text message-driven experiences. Our mission is to help recruiting and hiring teams spend more time with people and less time with software.What makes our team special is the opportunity to work at the forefront of conversational AI applied to real-world hiring challenges. We move fast, collaborate closely, and take pride in building products that have a meaningful impact on how organizations connect with talent around the globe. If you are energized by building intelligent, user-facing products that simplify complex workflows, this is the team for you.
About the Role
As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will design and lead robust APIs, data models, and background services while contributing to modern, user-friendly web interfaces. You will own features end to end — from design through launch—working closely with peers and cross-functional partners to clarify requirements, assess risks, and make trade offs that support long-term quality.
Responsibilities:
Design and deliver scalable, high-quality technical solutions aligned with business and product needs.
Apply advanced technical expertise to solve complex engineering problems and improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Contribute to technical architecture by evaluating design options, defining technical approaches, and supporting long-term product direction.
Lead complex technical initiatives from planning through implementation, deployment, and ongoing support.
Identify opportunities to modernize systems, improve engineering practices, and introduce innovative technical solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to clarify requirements, assess feasibility, and ensure successful delivery.
Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to strengthen engineering quality and team capability.
Proactively identify technical risks, dependencies, and implementation challenges, and drive effective mitigation plans.
Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend practical improvements that enhance product quality and team efficiency.
Other duties which are assigned by the Employer or authorized person of the Employer.
About You
Basic Qualifications
6+ years of experience in software development engineering.
Solid proficiency in at least one modern programming language.
Other Qualifications
Advanced proficiency in using modern AI tools to improve engineering productivity, code quality, problem-solving, and technical decision-making.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Strong hands-on experience with Python is a plus point, experience in RESTful API design, scalable service development, and secure, reliable back-end systems.
Advanced knowledge of object-oriented design, software architecture patterns, databases, data modeling, performance tuning, and system scalability.
Proven ability to lead technical design discussions, influence solution approaches, and mentor team members.
Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners, build trust, share knowledge, and support team goals.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills in both Vietnamese and English, with the ability to design innovative solutions for complex AI-driven features.
Our Approach to Flexible Work
With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
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