Principal Software Engineer

We're looking for a
*Principal Software Engineer - AI
This role is
Office Based, Hyderabad Office
We're looking for a curious, motivated
Principal Software Engineer AI*
to join our team and help build the next generation of intelligent talent technology. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn how AI and machine learning are developed and deployed in a real-world, enterprise SaaS environment. You'll work alongside experienced engineers to explore how large language models, recommender systems, and other AI tools can make work more personal and efficient.

In this role you will…

• Support the design, development, and testing of AI-driven features within Cornerstone's Galaxy ecosystem.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on small projects involving natural language processing (NLP), recommendation systems, or generative AI.
• Help collect, clean, and prepare datasets for model training and evaluation.
• Experiment with AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face.
• Learn about MLOps concepts such as model deployment, monitoring, and retraining.
• Assist in writing clean, well-documented code using Python and related libraries.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to team discussions and demos.
• Stay curious—research new AI tools, libraries, or ideas that could enhance our platform.

You've Got What It Takes If You Have…

• Bachelors or Master Degree in Computer Science , or a related field.
• 5+ Years of Experience using machine learning concepts and Python programming.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-Learn) is a plus.
• Experience in LLMs, Generative AI, or recommendation systems.
• Eagerness to build and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

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: INR.

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