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Cornerstone OnDemand

Software Architect- Fixed Term (2 months)

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Temporary

💰 $144K - $231K

💻 Data Science

🗓️ November 4th, 2025

Python PyTorch SaaS

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Cornerstone is hiring a Software Architect for a fixed-term role focusing on AI, data, and visualization within their Galaxy ecosystem. The role leads architectural design, guides engineering teams, and implements scalable AI-driven solutions including large language models and advanced visualization frameworks.

Highlights
  • Lead architectural design and technical direction for AI and data visualization features in Cornerstone's Galaxy platform.
  • Mentor engineering teams on AI model development, data pipelines, and visualization best practices.
  • Architect scalable solutions for large language models, generative AI, recommendation engines, and complex visualizations.
  • Manage end-to-end data workflows ensuring security, compliance, and efficiency.
  • Evaluate and select AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face) and visualization libraries (Plotly, D3.js, Dash).
  • Drive MLOps practices including deployment, monitoring, and automated model retraining.
  • Define coding standards, documentation, and interoperability across AI and visualization components.
  • Communicate complex technical results and visualizations effectively to executives.
  • Requires bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field with extensive AI and visualization experience.
  • Proficiency in Python, AI frameworks, data engineering, Agile, DevOps, and MLOps methodologies.
  • Compensation range from $144,200 to $230,700 USD with additional bonuses and benefits.

Software Architect- Fixed Term (2 months) Full Description

Software Architect- Fixed Term (2 months)

United States

We're looking for a

Software Architect- Fixed Term (2 months)

This role is Remote, United States

We’re seeking an innovative, highly experienced AI Software Architect focusing on Data and Visualization for a fixed-term role to help shape the future of intelligent talent technology. This is a strategic, hands-on opportunity to lead the architecture, design, and implementation of advanced AI and data-driven solutions within an enterprise SaaS environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define robust system architectures, introduce best practices for AI model development and deployment, and champion impactful data visualization strategies that drive insights and informed decision-making.

In this fixed-term role, you will…
  • Lead the architectural design and technical direction for AI-driven features and data visualization frameworks within Cornerstone’s Galaxy ecosystem.
  • Guide and mentor engineering teams through best practices in model development, visualization pipelines, and data engineering.
  • Architect scalable solutions for large language models (LLMs), recommendation engines, generative AI, and complex data visualizations.
  • Oversee end-to-end data workflows, including data ingestion, storage, processing, and visualization, ensuring security, compliance, and efficiency.
  • Evaluate and select appropriate AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face) and advanced visualization libraries (e.g., Plotly, D3.js, Dash) for various business needs.
  • Pioneer effective strategies in MLOps: model deployment, monitoring, performance optimization, and automated retraining across diverse environments.
  • Define and enforce coding standards, documentation protocols, and interoperability across AI and visualization components.
  • Present high-impact visualizations and technical findings to executive stakeholders, communicating complex results in accessible and actionable ways.
  • Drive continuous improvement by researching emerging AI, data engineering, and visualization technologies, integrating innovative solutions into platform architecture.
  • Actively participate in architectural reviews, Agile ceremonies, and cross-team collaboration.

You’ve got what it takes if you have…
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a closely related field; advanced degree or equivalent architect-level experience is preferred.
  • Extensive experience designing and deploying scalable AI systems and advanced data visualization solutions.
  • Deep proficiency in Python, data engineering, and AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, Scikit-Learn); hands-on expertise with visualization libraries (e.g., Plotly, D3.js, Dash).
  • Proven track record architecting solutions leveraging LLMs, Generative AI, recommendation systems, and large distributed datasets.
  • Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities, with experience guiding teams in complex technical domains.
  • Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to convey architectural decisions and technical results visually and verbally at all organizational levels.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in establishing coding standards, automation, and integration across multi-team environments.
  • In-depth understanding of Agile, DevOps, and MLOps methodologies.
  • A forward-thinking mindset and relentless curiosity to explore, adopt, and evangelize cutting-edge technologies.

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: 144200 - 230700 USD.
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