Workday Software Developer reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(272 total reviews)
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Aneel Bhusri

41% approve of CEO

27% positive business outlook

Software Developer employees have rated Workday with 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 272 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Workday is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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272 reviews
1.0
Apr 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Pay is Decent but so much of it is based on stocks, which is currently in freefall

Cons

The company culture hasn’t just declined, it’s fallen off a cliff. What used to be at least somewhat functional has turned into an environment where morale is consistently low and frustration is the norm rather than the exception. There is a complete lack of respect for employees and their feedback. People raise concerns, suggest improvements, and try to engage, only to be ignored or worse, see decisions made that actively go against their interests. It feels less like mismanagement and more like a deliberate choice to prioritize short term profit for those at the top at the expense of everyone else. Problems are not addressed, they’re buried. Issues that clearly impact teams and performance are brushed aside or quietly swept under the rug, creating a culture where nothing improves and the same problems keep resurfacing. The way compensation is handled is particularly concerning with pay increases and bonuses withheld. That, combined with an obsessive reliance on useless metrics, makes the environment feel hostile. These metrics aren’t used to support or develop employees, they’re used against them, often unfairly and without context. To make matters worse, the company relies heavily on a proprietary coding language that is effectively useless outside of this organization. That means the longer you stay, the more professionally boxed in you become, with experience that doesn’t translate elsewhere. Overall, it’s an exhausting place to work. There’s a clear disconnect between leadership and employees, a lack of accountability, and very little evidence that things are going to improve.

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Workday Response
1mo
Thank you for dedicating time to share your review. At Workday, your feedback is of utmost importance to us, and we're keen to dive deeper into your experience. Kindly reach out to us at employee.relations@workday.com. The Employee Relations team will be more than happy to look into your issues further. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
2.0
Apr 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great worklife balance. Good health benefits.

Cons

Most people are not working hard and company is way too big for its revenue. The goal is to look good in-front of management and check boxes for promotions

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Workday Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about our work environment. We strive to create a positive workplace culture and take your input seriously. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with specific information or suggestions via email at our Employee Relations mailer (employee.relations@workday.com).
4.0
Apr 14, 2026

Good place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great team, good management interesting projects. Working with products at this scale that are used by many top companies is an excellent opportunity.

Cons

Expresso can be tricky to get used to

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Workday Response
1mo
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.
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