Principal Al Engineer - India

Principal Al Engineer - India

Job Description — Principal AI Engineer

Job Title: Principal AI Engineer
Location: Hyderabad

Position Overview

We are seeking a high-performing Senior Software Development Engineer who not only writes exceptional code but also improves engineering velocity through automation, AI, and scalable design. You’ll own end-to-end delivery of complex modules, influence technical decisions, and mentor junior developers.

In this role you will...

• Design, develop, and optimize scalable backend or full-stack services using Python, Java, React.
• Architect and implement RESTful / GraphQL APIs with reusable and modular design.
• Drive AI-powered development workflows — using LLMs for code generation, testing, documentation, and diagnostics.
• Lead technical reviews, performance improvements, and CI/CD automation initiatives.
• Collaborate across Product, DevOps, and QA to ensure seamless delivery.
• Guide junior engineers through mentorship and code quality best practices.

You’ve got what it takes if you have…

• 4–6 years of hands-on development in Python / Java / React.
• Strong experience in API development, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Solid understanding of databases (SQL/NoSQL), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering tools (Copilot / LLMs / automation frameworks).
• Experience owning features from design to deployment.

Why Join Us?

• Be a velocity multiplier — not just a developer.
• Shape engineering standards and mentor the next generation.
• Work with cutting-edge tech — GraphQL, EKS, AI tooling, and more.

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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.

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