Is Workday a good company to work for as a Software Applications Engineer?

Software Applications Engineer professionals working at Workday have rated their employer with 2.6 out of 5 stars in 46 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Workday employees being 3.5 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Applications Engineer jobs at Workday now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Applications Engineer interview questions at Workday .

Does Workday pay Software Applications Engineer employees well?

Software Applications Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Workday with 2.9 out of 5 stars based on 46 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 26.9% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Applications Engineer salaries and benefits at Workday .

How happy are Software Applications Engineer professionals working at Workday?

34% of Software Applications Engineer employees at Workday would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 66% in the past 12 months. Software Applications Engineer professionals have also rated Workday with a 4.2 rating for work-life-balance, 3.4 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.8 rating for culture and values and 2.2 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Workday?

Software Engineer (260) , Account Executive (228) , Senior Software Engineer (97) , Product Manager (95) , Software Development Engineer (78) , Consultant (67) , Manager (58) , Senior Consultant (48) , Software Applications Engineer (48) , Director (46) , Sales (46) , Corporate Sales Development (44) , Customer Success Manager (37) , Senior Product Manager (37) , Program Manager (36)

What are the pros of working at Workday according to real employee reviews?

"The culture is great and from day one you can tell you are cared about as an individual." ((in 747 reviews)); "The people you work with are also great and there’s always a good sense of camaraderie around the increasingly difficult times." ((in 483 reviews)); "Benefits are great and plentiful." ((in 403 reviews)); "Good work life balance and one of the top silicon valley company to work with." ((in 366 reviews)); "pay and boss are good" ((in 171 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Workday according to real employee reviews?

"up' it is sad to see a company that is so great be tainted by poor management." ((in 147 reviews)); "You can end up with a bad manager and department and its all downhill from there." ((in 140 reviews)); "Senior leadership MUST address this and try to make it up to the poor people they've wronged." ((in 112 reviews)); "Constant changes and layoffs" ((in 76 reviews)); "Middle management is horrible!" ((in 30 reviews))

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2.6

34% would recommend to a friend

(46 total reviews)

Aneel Bhusri

Not enough data to show CEO approval

14% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Work/Life balance

3.4

Diversity and inclusion

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Culture and values

2.4

Senior management

2.2

Career opportunities

Software Applications Engineer employees have rated Workday with 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 46 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Applications Engineer professionals have an average working experience there. Workday is rated 32% below average by Software Applications Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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46 reviews

1.0

12 Mar 2026

Staying here will destroy your career

Software applications engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Free snacks on every floor

Cons

If you join as an "app dev" working with their proprietary "technology", it will destroy your career. If you don't care about your career and want to coast for a couple years, this is the perfect place for you. If you have no choice but to come here, have a plan to get out as soon as you can. I joined out of college and brainwashed into thinking that the skills are transferable, that the culture and WLB is worth it. It's not. I am UNHIREABLE in the current technology space due to this "technology" and I'm sure many other co-workers are the same. It is impossible to justify this "tech stack" to future employers. I destroyed my life and career staying here. And because of this proprietary "technology", there are no AI tools to speed up development. Workday will be left behind in this new AI era.

Workday Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. At Workday, we take all input both positive and constructive seriously as we aim to create a welcoming and supportive environment for every employee. We’d appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your experience and explore how we can improve. Please feel free to reach out to our Employee Relations team at employee.relations@workday.com to discuss further. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention, we will do our best to address any concerns you may have.

4.0

23 Nov 2025

Good culture and benefits

Software applications engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- Great culture, promotes teamwork. - Benefits are competitive.

Cons

- Individual managers can make a big difference in your experience.

Workday Response

5mo

Thank you for your feedback. We are proud of our culture and the success that we have achieved because of the hard work and dedication of our Workmates. Thanks for your contributions, your transparency, and for being an integral part of the Workday team during your time here.

4.0

1 Apr 2025

Good company culture, but bad technical stacks

Software applications engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good company culture Pay is top or second tier in Vancouver Good wlb

Cons

Bad tech stack (XO) Bad career path

Workday Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback; we truly value it. We're delighted to note the positive aspects you've mentioned. Your honesty and openness contribute significantly to making Workday a workplace we're proud of.

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