Cornerstone OnDemand
Senior Software Engineer
🇺🇸
Dublin, CA
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$115K - $183K
💻
Software Engineering
🗓️
February 28th, 2026
CI/CD
Docker
GraphQL
Edtech.com's Summary
Cornerstone is hiring a Senior Software Engineer. The role involves designing, building, and scaling backend services and cloud-native applications on AWS, integrating AI capabilities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable software solutions.
Highlights
- Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and modern frameworks.
- Build and operate cloud-native services on AWS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Develop and expose API-first services using REST and GraphQL.
- Work with SQL and NoSQL databases to support high-scale applications.
- Integrate AI or ML capabilities including LLM-based features into applications.
- Deploy and operate services using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS).
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure automation.
- Mentor junior engineers and participate in code and design reviews.
- Require 5–8+ years of software engineering experience with strong Java and AWS knowledge.
- Base salary range from $114,600 to $183,400 USD, with additional bonuses and benefits.
Senior Software Engineer Full Description
Senior Software Engineer
Dublin, CA, United States
We're looking for a
Senior Software Engineer
This role is Office Based, Dublin Office
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and scale high-quality software systems that power our product platforms. This role is ideal for a strong, hands-on engineer with solid backend fundamentals, cloud experience, and growing exposure to AI-driven development.
The ideal candidate has strong experience with Java and AWS, a good understanding of SQL and NoSQL data stores, and an interest or hands-on experience integrating AI or Generative AI capabilities into real-world applications. You will work closely with senior engineers, architects, and product teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions that drive customer value.
In this role you will…
Software Development & System Design
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and scale high-quality software systems that power our product platforms. This role is ideal for a strong, hands-on engineer with solid backend fundamentals, cloud experience, and growing exposure to AI-driven development.
The ideal candidate has strong experience with Java and AWS, a good understanding of SQL and NoSQL data stores, and an interest or hands-on experience integrating AI or Generative AI capabilities into real-world applications. You will work closely with senior engineers, architects, and product teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions that drive customer value.
In this role you will…
Software Development & System Design
- Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and modern frameworks.
- Build and operate cloud-native services on AWS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Develop and expose API-first services using REST and GraphQL.
- Contribute to system design discussions and help implement scalable, distributed architectures.
- Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code following engineering best practices.
Data & Platform Engineering
- Design and work with SQL and NoSQL databases to support high-scale application workloads.
- Implement data access patterns with a focus on performance, reliability, and consistency.
- Contribute to event-driven and asynchronous processing where appropriate.
AI-Aware Development
- Integrate AI or ML capabilities into applications, including LLM-based features or intelligent automation.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and architects on AI-enabled system designs.
- Apply best practices for using AI services safely, reliably, and cost-effectively.
Cloud, DevOps & Quality
- Deploy and operate services on AWS using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS).
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure automation.
- Monitor, debug, and optimize production systems.
- Partner with QA, DevOps, and Security teams to ensure quality and compliance.
Collaboration & Growth
- Work closely with Product Managers, UX designers, and cross-functional teams to deliver customer-facing features.
- Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and technical discussions.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute positively to team culture.
You have what it takes if you have…
- 5–8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience building production systems.
- Strong experience with Java in backend and service-oriented architectures.
- Hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.).
- Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases in production.
- Experience building RESTful APIs; exposure to GraphQL is a plus.
- Experience with Docker; exposure to Kubernetes (EKS) is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a quality-first mindset.
An extra dose of awesome if…
- Exposure to AI or Generative AI in production systems.
- Experience with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React).
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or AWS CDK).
- Experience working in agile, product-driven environments.
Our Culture:
Spark Greatness. Shatter Boundaries. Share Success. Are you ready? Because here, right now – is where the future of work is happening. Where curious disruptors and change innovators like you are helping communities and customers enable everyone – anywhere – to learn, grow and advance. To be better tomorrow than they are today.
Who We Are:
Cornerstone powers the potential of organizations and their people to thrive in a changing world. Cornerstone Galaxy, the complete AI-powered workforce agility platform, meets organizations where they are. With Galaxy, organizations can identify skills gaps and development opportunities, retain and engage top talent, and provide multimodal learning experiences to meet the diverse needs of the modern workforce. More than 7,000 organizations and 100 million+ users in 180+ countries and in nearly 50 languages use Cornerstone Galaxy to build high-performing, future-ready organizations and people today.
Total Rewards:
At Cornerstone, we are dedicated to inspiring excellence and pushing boundaries in everything we do. Our compensation strategy is based on three fundamental principles: equitable pay, market-driven research, and skill-based appraisals. As part of our mission to share success and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world, the listed salary range is just one element of Cornerstone’s comprehensive compensation package. This compensation package may also include annual bonuses, short- and program-specific awards depending on the role, and a comprehensive benefit offering. The disclosed salary range reflects the geographic differential based on the location of the position if applicable. The starting salary for the successful applicant will depend on several job-related factors, including education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, and market demands. This range is based on a full-time position and may be adjusted in the future. Join us in shaping the future of work — tomorrow, together. Experience flexibility and empowerment in your career at Cornerstone. The BASE salary range for this position is: 114600 - 183400 USD.
Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental commitment at Cornerstone OnDemand. All qualified applicants are given consideration regardless of race, religion, color, gender, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class as provided in applicable Federal, State, or Local fair employment laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at careers@csod.com or +1 855 454 8433.
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