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Sr Associate Software Development Engineer (US Federal)
Workday INC · 🇺🇸 USA, GA, Atlanta
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 255 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 103 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Workday INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Sr Associate Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)” (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers) in GA: $106k–$106k, median $106k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Workday INC
The US Department of Labor certified 255 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 103 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the 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 Search team operates at the very core of Workday’s enterprise system technology and is responsible for solving sophisticated and exciting search problems across large datasets, providing search functionality across the Workday application stack. At an extensive scale, we contribute to the technology behind data normalization, search relevance, recommendation systems and machine learning with the goal of making enterprise in the cloud more inquisitive. The work is exciting and rewarding. About the Role This role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government which, due to federal government security requirements, mandates that all Workday personnel working on the contracts be United States citizens (naturalized or native). This role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government which, due to federal government security requirements, mandates that all Workday personnel working on the contracts be United States citizens (naturalized or native). We are currently seeking a motivated Software Engineer to join us in our Atlanta, Georgia office. You will be part of an engineering team with expertise building search and ML based predictive data into Workday applications. About You Basic Qualifications • 2+ years of experience in software development engineering, including contributing to the development, and deployment of software solutions. • 2+ years of experience in the following programming languages: Java and/or Scala. • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Other Qualifications • Strong foundational understanding of Algorithmic Thinking to implement efficient, clean code solutions. • Familiarity with API Development , including RESTful services. • Good understanding of Code Testing methodologies , and experience writing unit and integration tests. • Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles and their application in software design. • Proficiency in Java and/or Scala with a desire to continue growing your technical skills. • Hands-on experience with Source Control Management (SCM) tools (like Git) and standard branching strategies. • Excellent Team Collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively within an agile engineering team. • Strong communication skills, including the ability to write clear Technical Documentation . Workday Pay Transparency Statement The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locati