Principal Architect, Developer Productivity at Cornerstone OnDemand

We're looking for aPrincipal Architect, Developer ProductivityThis role isHybrid, Dublin, CA OfficeThe Principal Architect, Engineering Services will play a pivotal role in shaping the technological vision, strategy, and architecture for our Engineering Services functions. This hands-on senior leadership position will be responsible for providing architectural guidance, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of software architecture principles, emerging technologies, and industry best practices, coupled with a proven track record of leading large-scale technical initiatives to enhance Engineering best practices and productivity, product quality improvements, and streamlining DevOps capabilities.In this role you will provide....Strategic LeadershipDefine and drive the strategic vision for the engineering services related to Engineering productivity, quality, and DevOps.Collaborate with senior management to align engineering services with business objectives.Influence and guide the architectural direction of the organization.Architecture and DesignDevelop and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance architectures for development, testing, and deployment.Ensure architectural alignment across multiple projects and teams.Lead the design of systems and tools to enhance developer productivity and software quality.Innovation and ResearchStay abreast of the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.Lead initiatives to evaluate and integrate new technologies and tools that enhance productivity, quality, and DevOps capabilities.Productivity EnhancementIdentify bottlenecks in the development process and implement solutions to improve efficiency.Develop and advocate for tools and practices that enhance developer productivity, such as CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and code quality tools.Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality standards.Collaboration and CommunicationWork closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA engineers, and operations, to ensure cohesive delivery.Mentor and guide engineering teams on best practices and architectural principles.Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.You've Got What it Takes if you Have...Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldExcellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.Ability to mentor and develop technical talent.Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.Minimum of 10 years in software development, with at least 5 years in an architectural role.Proven experience in leading large-scale architectural projects.Extensive experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or similar.Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.Strong knowledge of SDLC, Engineering Productivity, software quality assurance practices and tools.Hands on strategic thinker with a strong business acumen.Passionate about driving change and improving engineering practices.Collaborative team player with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.Detail-oriented with a focus on high-quality outcomes.A passion for learning and staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends.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. TheBASE salary range for this position is : 191200 - 305900 USD.Check us out on LinkedIn, Comparably, Glassdoor, and Facebook!Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental commitment at Cornerstone OnDemand. All qualified applicants are given consideration regardless of race, religion, color, gender, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class as provided in applicable Federal, State, or Local fair employment laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at careers@csod.com.Read the EEO is the Law poster here, and the supplementary poster hereRead the Read the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster here#LI-HYBRID #LI-SN1