AI Engineer - India

Cornerstone Research; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone is seeking an AI Engineer for Hyderabad to join our on-site office. You will design and deliver backend services with Java, Python, and modern frameworks, while building cloud-native AWS solutions and a React frontend.

You will implement API-first approaches (REST/GraphQL) and contribute to scalable, distributed system designs. You will collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and cross-functional teams, shipping robust code, automated tests, and CI/CD pipelines in a

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of hands-on software engineering experience building production systems.
• Strong experience with Java in backend and microservice architectures.
• Hands-on experience with React, Tailwind CSS, and Typescript.
• Hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases in production.
• Experience building RESTful APIs; GraphQL exposure is a plus.
• Experience with Docker; Kubernetes (EKS) exposure is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a quality-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java, Python and modern frameworks.
• Build and operate cloud-native services on AWS, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Develop frontend applications using React and maintain reusable UI components.
• Develop API-first services with REST and GraphQL; ensure clean architecture.
• Contribute to system design discussions for scalable, distributed architectures.
• Write clean, well-tested code following engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, UX designers, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Java

Python

React

Tailwind CSS

Typescript

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes (EKS)

REST APIs

GraphQL

SQL/NoSQL

CI/CD

QA & Testing

Tools

React

Tailwind CSS

Typescript

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes (EKS)

SQL/NoSQL Databases

Job description

We're looking for a

AI Engineer - India

Office Based, Hyderabad Office

Job Title:AI Engineer
Location:Hyderabad, India
Years of Experience:3

In this role you will…

Software Development & System Design

• Design, implement, and maintainbackend services and APIsusing Java, Python and modern frameworks.
• Build and operatecloud-native services on AWS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Develop and maintain frontend applications using React.
• Build reusable and responsive UI components with clean architecture. Optimize performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Develop and exposeAPI-first servicesusing 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 withSQL and NoSQL databasesto 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

• IntegrateAI or ML capabilitiesinto applications, including LLM-based features or intelligent automation.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and architects onAI-enabled system designs.
• Apply best practices for using AI services safely, reliably, and cost-effectively.

Cloud, DevOps & Quality

• Deploy and operate services on AWS usingDocker and Kubernetes (EKS).
• Contribute toCI/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’ve got what it takes if you have…

Required

• 3-4 years of hands-on software engineering experiencebuilding production systems.
• Strong experience withJavain backend and micro service-oriented architectures.
• Hands on experience with React, Tailwind CSS, Typescript
• Hands-on experience withAWS(EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.).
• Experience working withSQL and NoSQL databasesin production.
• Experience buildingRESTful APIs; exposure to GraphQL is a plus.
• Experience withDocker; exposure to Kubernetes (EKS) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a quality-first mindset.

Nice to Have

• Exposure toAI or Generative AIin 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.

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Why Join Us?

• Strong Engineering Culture:Build well-architected, high-quality systems.
• Growth Path: Clear progression toward Staff, Principal, or AI-focused roles.
• Modern Stack:Java, AWS, Kubernetes, SQL/NoSQL, and AI-enabled services.
• Collaboration:Work with talented engineers, product leaders, and designers.
• Core Values:Be part of a company that lives by Shattering Boundaries, Sparking Greatness, and Sharing Success.

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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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