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Senior Software Engineer

5 days ago Pleasanton, CA

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.

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Client-provided location(s): Pleasanton, CA
Job ID: CornerstoneOnDemand-req10972
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-02-28T19:24:12

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program