Workday Senior Manager Software Development Engineering reviews

3.8

44% would recommend to a friend

(29 total reviews)
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Aneel Bhusri

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39% positive business outlook

Senior Manager Software Development Engineering employees have rated Workday with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 29 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Senior Manager Software Development Engineering professionals have a good working experience there. Workday is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Senior Manager Software Development Engineering professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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29 reviews
3.0
Apr 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

When I started working here, there was a genuine family feel and support culture under Aneel as CEO. It felt like everyone had a voice and People Leaders could openly engage with fellow senior managers for support on any topic. There were lots of fun events to attend during the day and in the evenings. It had a real buzz about the place.

Cons

It all changed under the current CEO Eschenbach, where all that was important was performance. The culture became somewhat toxic as local leaders did not fully understand what this new performance culture was and how it should be implemented. So it became a strategy for re-orgs again and again with many individuals exiting the business over and over. This had a terrible impact on the culture and many workmates felt they were being picked on as a way to reduce headcount. I was privy to many leader conversations that made me feel very uncomfortable at times. Many of the internal programmes were also being cut in a very unapologetic way. To describe the is company in a single word, I would choose 'nasty'.

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Workday Response
3w
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take all input, both positive and constructive, seriously as we aim to create a welcoming and supportive environment for every Workmate. 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 (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
Feb 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Employee engagement opportunity on weekly basis Realistic growth strategy - AI vision is compelling Work/life balance Mostly defined operational processes Generous RSU grants Regular sessions with supervisor Low-cost medical insurance premiums

Cons

Unsure how expansion into Chennai, India will affect culture CEO change is unsettling, although Aneel has such high credibility as a company founder Medical insurance premiums have increased last 2 years

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Workday Response
3mo
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're aware that there's always room to grow, but at Workday, we take pride in our dedication to our Workmates and the 'employee first' ethos we've embedded since day one. We value your feedback as well as the praise you have provided in your review.
3.0
Jan 27, 2026

Meh

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Oncall is light. Hours are flexible.

Cons

Ownership is poor. Decisions are slow. Accountability does not exist.

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Workday Response
4mo
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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